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james

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Two codes are reported to completely describe a single condition that affects multiple body systems when the __________ coding convention is followed.
 a. combination code
 b. etiology and manifestation
  c. excludes1 or excludes2
 d. sequela (late effects)

Question 2

The patient is treated for diabetes mellitus controlled by medication and, during the same encounter, he tells the physician that he has been experiencing severe indigestion. The physician discussed possible reasons for indigestion with the patient, who admitted to having eaten a lot of spicy foods in the past month. The patient is unwilling to take over-the-counter or prescription medications for the indigestion, and the physician suggested alternative solutions. The physician also instructed the patient to return in two weeks for follow-up of the indigestion. To completely code this case, assign ICD-10-CM code(s) for __________.
 a. diabetes mellitus
 b. diabetes mellitus, chest pain
  c. diabetes mellitus, indigestion
  d. indigestion



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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