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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.

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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
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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