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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Explain late effects coding.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A(n) ________ names a person, place, or thing.

a. noun
b. pronoun
c. verb
d. adjective

dmurph1496 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

There are many conditions for which patients are seen where the reason for the visit is related to a prior condition. An example is a patient who was treated for a broken arm. When the cast is removed, the patient then has a rash that was caused by the wearing of the cast. Treatment of the rash is related to the broken arm, although it was a late effect of the original injury. These late effect codes are listed in the ICD-9-CM manual and should be used when the patient is seen for a condition related to a prior condition.

Answer to Question 2

a