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RYAN BANYAN

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If a V code is listed first for an ancillary diagnostic services, what is listed as the second diagnosis?
 
  a. The underlying condition causing the need for diagnostic services
  b. The diagnosis determined by the diagnostic service
  c. Chronic conditions
  d. Acute conditions

Question 2

Use of codes for chronic conditions are allowed:
 
  a. only on first diagnosis.
  b. as often as necessary when encounters occur.
  c. only when hospitalized.
  d. only when medication is prescribed.



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jliusyl

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b




RYAN BANYAN

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


Dnite

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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