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nautica902

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What is the FIRST step in physician's office coding?
 
  A. Determine the reason for the visit
  B. Locate the correct diagnosis code
  C. Determine what procedures and/or services were performed
  D. Identify the appropriate setting

Question 2

What should coders do when they see an order for an antibiotic?
 
  A. Assign a code for long-term use of antibiotics.
  B. Assign a code for unknown infectious disease.
  C. Review the record to identify the type of infection.
  D. Query the physician regarding why the antibiotic was ordered.


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Jossy

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


nautica902

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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