Question 1
For an encounter to treat anemia of chronic disease (285.2x), code the
◦ underlying disease as the first-listed condition
◦ anemia only
◦ anemia as the second condition
◦ anemia as the first-listed condition
Question 2
Category 338 codes (pain) are acceptable as principal or first-listed codes when
◦ pain management is the reason for the encounter
◦ the encounter is for an underlying condition but the patient complains of pain
◦ the pain is rated at a 9 or 10 on a pain scale
◦ the patient is known to request pain medications at various emergency departments