The inclusion note at the beginning of category code 18 instructs ...

[savannahhooper]

The inclusion note at the beginning of category code 18 instructs the coder that operations on which of the following are included?
 A) auricle
  B) external auditory canal
  C) both a and b
  D) neither a or b

Question 2

For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given.
 
  Sickle-cell thalassemia with crisis

[brittanywood]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

282.42

[savannahhooper]

Excellent

[elyse44]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it