Coding of sequela generally requires two codes sequenced with a code for the __________.
a. acute phase first followed by a code for chronic phase second
b. combination of the sequela and the residual condition, as one code
c. residual condition listed first and the sequela code second
d. sequela listed first and the residual condition code second
Question 2
A sequela is the residual condition produced __________.
a. after the acute phase of an illness or injury has ended
b. in the hospital, immediately following patient diagnosis
c. upon resolution of the condition as a result of treatment
d. when the findings of ancillary tests have been reported