« previous next »

Author Question: A patient has diverticulitis of the large bowel with abscess. Patient was treated with IV ... (Read 142 times)

scienceeasy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient has diverticulitis of the large bowel with abscess. Patient was treated with IV
  antibiotics.
 A. K57.92 C. K57.20
  B. K57.12 D. K57.52

Question 2

When coders have questions about documented diagnoses or procedures/services, they should use a __________ process to contact the responsible physician to request clarification about documentation and the code(s) to be assigned.
 a. medical coordination
  b. physician query
  c. quality assurance
  d. utilization management


AISCAMPING

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

b


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

scienceeasy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


AISCAMPING

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #3 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.

Albatrosses brood young chicks until they are large enough to thermoregulate. Albatrosses brood young chicks until they are large enough to thermoregulate.
Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist. Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.
Dialysis machine showing diffusion of concentrations, which are the same, between the patient’s ... Dialysis machine showing diffusion of concentrations, which are the same, between the patient’s ...
Large families on U.S. farms used to be common. Children helped plant and harvest crops, take care ... Large families on U.S. farms used to be common. Children helped plant and harvest crops, take care ...
Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide. Algorithm for assessing a patient at risk for suicide.
Video: Darwin's Observation (Fossils, Galapagos Islands & Africa ) and Natural Selection (Adaptive Traits)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library