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khang

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Tony Grinds presents to the ER complaining of ankle pain. He is intoxicated and is unable to provide any history. An X-ray reveals a fracture of the right ankle. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s).
 
  729.5 Pain in limb
  305.00 Alcohol abuse, unspecified
  824.8 Fracture of ankle, closed
  824.9 Fracture of ankle, open
 A) 729.5, 305.00, 824.8
  B) 305.00, 824.9
  C) 824.8, 729.5, 305.00
  D) 824.8, 305.00

Question 2

Which of the following conditions would be coded by use of a V code?
 A) appendicitis
  B) personal history of digestive system disorder
  C) nutritional deficiency
  D) fall from a ladder



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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