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mrsjacobs44

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A common practice when coding OM is classifying recurrent otitis media as chronic when it lasts longer than:
 
  A) three months and is accompanied by changes to the lining of the middle ear.
  B) six months and is accompanied by changes to the lining of the middle ear.
  C) three months and is not accompanied by changes to the lining of the inner ear.
  D) six months and is not accompanied by changes to the lining of the inner ear.

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ICD-10-CM ________ Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting is specific to Chapter 8.
 
  A) has
  B) does not have


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Leostella20

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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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