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MirandaLo

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Physician Office Note:
  This five-year-old patient has had recurrent attacks of tonsillitis, loss of appetite, and recurrent colds. He is seen today and is found to have another attack of tonsillitis, which at this point is determined to be chronic. I have discussed with his parents the need to see an ENT for possible tonsillectomy. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s).
 
  463 Acute tonsillitis
  474.00 Chronic tonsillitis
  460 Common cold
  783.0 Loss of appetite
 A) 463, 474.00, 460, 783.0
  B) 463
  C) 474.00
  D) 474.00, 463, 460, 783.0

Question 2

Chris Cold is seen by Dr. Card today for acute pain in the center of his face and a feeling of pressure. He also is complaining of a headache and fever and chills. After examination, Dr. Card records a diagnosis of acute sinusitis. This is the second time this month that Chris has been diagnosed with sinusitis. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s).
 
  784.0 Headache
  780.60 Fever, with chills
  780.99 Chills
  461.9 Acute sinusitis
  473.9 Chronic sinusitis
 A) 784.0, 780.6, 461.9
  B) 461.9, 784.0, 780.60
  C) 461.9, 473.9
  D) 461.9



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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