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mydiamond

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If two or more events cause separate injuries, the first listed E code would be selected based on whether the event was which of the following?
 A) a case of child or elder abuse
  B) a case of fire
  C) the case in which the most serious diagnosis due to assault or accident
  D) unlike other diagnosis codes, the sequencing of E codes does not matter

Question 2

Dr. Jones examined Kathy Simpson in the office for complaints of abdominal pain that has lasted for 48 hours. There is tenderness in the lower right quadrant. Dr. Jones ordered a CBC to determine whether she has an elevated WBC and an abdominal ultrasound to rule out appendicitis or colitis. What is the diagnosis that should be coded for this?
 A) appendicitis
  B) abdominal pain
  C) elevated WBC
  D) colitis


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gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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