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justinmsk

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When coding a cataract removal, the coder needs to know whether the cataract was secondary or not, as well as the type of cataract removed.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

The codes used to report procedures completed on the anterior segment of the eye are organized according to the structures found in the anterior segment.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

True



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