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When coding infections, coders always need to do which of the following?
 
  a. Identify the scientific name of the organism.
  b. Identify any complications.
  c. Identify any manifestations.
  d. All of the above

Question 2

When an organism is stated as resistant to antibiotics or other drugs, what should the coder do?
 
  a. Always use two codesone for the organism, and one for the resistance.
  b. Report the resistance with a combination code that identifies the organism and its resistance, if one is available.
  c. Query the physician to find out which code(s) to use.
  d. Use a code from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals in addition to the infection code.


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pangili4

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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