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Redwolflake15

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Dr. Short completed an injection procedure for a splenoportography. Select the correct code(s) for this service.
 A)75810
 B)38200
 C)75810, 38200
 D)38115

Question 2

Dr. Jones completed an extensive drainage for lymphadenitis. Prior to assigning the code for the extensive drainage, the coder should ____.
 A)assign the code if the term extensive is documented
 B)assign the code after talking with the physician
 C)assign the code if there is documentation in the patient's record that records the reason for the extensive treatment and a description of the extent of the treatment
 D)ask the coding supervisor to review the case



fatboyy09

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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