The first step in assigning an ICD-9-CM code is to a. locate ...

[TVarnum]

The first step in assigning an ICD-9-CM code is to
 
  a. locate the code in the Tabular List.
   b. match the code description in the Tabular List with the diagnosis in the patient's medical record.
  c. identify the first-listed diagnosis.
   d. list all diagnosis codes (up to four) on the insurance claim form.

Question 2

All of the following provide a source of vitamin D EXCEPT _______.
 
  a. sunlight
  b. liver
  c. fortified milk
  d. dried legumes

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d