How many congenital abnormalities have been identified by physicians?
A) Over 4,000
B) Over 4,200
C) Over 4,600
D) Over 5,000
Question 2
When arranging codes for congenital abnormalities, which of the following is TRUE?
A) Sequencing depends on the first-listed/principal diagnosis based on the circumstances of the encounter.
B) When a patient has multiple congenital abnormalities, sequence codes based on the circumstances of the encounter.
C) Though there are not many instructional notes in the Tabular List for this chapter, the coder should look for and follow their direction for multiple coding and sequencing.
D) All of the above are true.
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