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Even if the physician uses words like excision, resection, or removal, Coders are __________ to interpret the physician's description in light of the PCS definitions.
 
  a. obligated
  b. urged
  c. asked
  d. none of the above

Question 2

Coders must read procedure reports and __________what was done based on the definitions of Root Operations/Root Types.
 
  a. translate
  b. interpret
  c. identify
  d. abstract



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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