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aabwk4

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If a patient comes in for chemotherapy, the medical office specialist should code the cancer as primary and the V code for the encounter as secondary.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Diagnostic coding using the ICD-9-CM became mandatory for __________ claims as a result of the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988.
 
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


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wilsonbho

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Medicare


aabwk4

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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