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hbsimmons88

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When coding for a radical excision of lymph nodes, the coder needs to identify that the surgeon went down to which of the following?
 A) epidermal layer
  B) subcutaneous layer
  C) dermal layer
  D) muscle and deep fascia

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic phrases given.
 
  Prolapsed hemorrhoids, external


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

D

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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