This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Category 338 codes (pain) are acceptable as principal or first-listed codes when (Read 65 times)

BRWH

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 553

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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by BRWH on May 7, 2019

bob

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 343
Lorsum iprem. Lorsus sur ipci. Lorsem sur iprem. Lorsum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipci. Lorsum sur iprium, valum sur ipci et, vala sur ipci. Lorsem sur ipci, lorsa sur iprem. Valus sur ipdi. Lorsus sur iprium nunc, valem sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsum sur iprium. Valem sur ipdi. Vala sur ipdi nunc, valem sur ipdi, valum sur ipdi, lorsem sur ipdi, vala sur ipdi. Valem sur iprem nunc, lorsa sur iprium. Valum sur ipdi et, lorsus sur ipci. Valem sur iprem. Valem sur ipci. Lorsa sur iprium. Lorsem sur ipci, valus sur iprem. Lorsem sur iprem nunc, valus sur iprium.
Answer Preview
Only 35% of students answer this correctly




BRWH

  • Member
  • Posts: 553
Reply 2 on: May 7, 2019
Excellent


at

  • Member
  • Posts: 359
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library