An unrelated symptom is defined as those symptoms that are NOT associated with the confirmed diagnosis and may indicate an additional problem or condition. Which of the following is an example of an unrelated condition that should be coded separately?
A) Dyspnea, wheezing, coughingDx: asthma
B) RLQ pain with positive McBurney's sign, hyperglycemiaDx: acute appendicitis
C) Chest pain that radiates to jaw and arm, SOBDx: acute MI
D) Fever, sore throat, difficulty swallowingDx: acute tonsillitis
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a sign/symptom of a stroke?
A) Slurred speech
B) Dizziness
C) Facial droop
D) RLQ pain
Urinary tract infection. A UTI is characterized by fever, lumbar or abdominal pain, and pain or burn
Symptoms of a patient in shock
PET Scans of a Patient with Parkinsonian Symptoms
Selected Vitamins: Food Sources, Functions, and Deficiency and Toxicity Symptoms (continued)
An example of a selection list used to identify symptoms.
Symptoms of anaphylaxis