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dmcintosh

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on: Jun 27, 2018
For complicated problems that may take awhile to diagnose, physicians may _________ to provide relief until the underlying cause is determined.
 
  a. order lab tests
  b. prescribe drugs
  c. treat symptoms
  d. do their best

Question 2

Official coding guidelines require proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. The sequencing depends on:
 
  a. the physician's sequencing when he documents the diagnoses and procedures.
  b. the most resource-intensive (expensive) procedures performed.
  c. dates procedures were performed.
  d. the codes assigned and the circumstances of the encounter.


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catron30

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d


dmcintosh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

recede

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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