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elizabeth18

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on: Jun 27, 2018

What does a coder need to know before assigning a code for a tonsillectomy?

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Select an ICD-9-CM code for anxiety.

jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The coder needs to know whether the procedure was done with or without the removal of the adenoids, as this will affect the code assignment.

Answer to Question 2

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