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BRWH

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Question 1

For an encounter to treat anemia of chronic disease (285.2x), code the


◦ underlying disease as the first-listed condition
◦ anemia only
◦ anemia as the second condition
◦ anemia as the first-listed condition

Question 2

Category 338 codes (pain) are acceptable as principal or first-listed codes when


◦ pain management is the reason for the encounter
◦ the encounter is for an underlying condition but the patient complains of pain
◦ the pain is rated at a 9 or 10 on a pain scale
◦ the patient is known to request pain medications at various emergency departments
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Marked as best answer by BRWH on May 7, 2019

bob

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Reply #1 on: May 7, 2019
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BRWH

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Reply 2 on: May 7, 2019
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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