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Mimi

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When a diagnostic code has NEC by it, it means
 A) the coder needs to ask the physician for more information.
  B) unspecified.
  C) the description necessary to code the diagnosis in a more specific category is not listed.
  D) nothing: this term is no longer used in ICD-10-CM.

Question 2

The medical professional has long subscribed to a body of ethical statements developed primarily for the benefit of the physician.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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Mimi

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you


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