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ahriuashd

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on: Jun 27, 2018

In coding surgical procedures, the coder should use the postoperative diagnosis only if it differs from the preoperative diagnosis.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Hypertension is defined in adults as 140/90 mm Hg on three separate readings recorded several weeks apart.

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Mochi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

TRUE

ahriuashd

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018

TYSM

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