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shofmannx20

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To report the diagnoses of pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii, a coder would select _____.
 a. J18.9, B59 b. B59
  c. J64 d. B59, J64

Question 2

Category codes found in category J45 report emphysema.
 a. True
  b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

False



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