State the coding guideline for coding ambulatory surgery cases when the preoperative diagnosis and the postoperative diagnosis are known to differ.
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Q. 2) Select the appropriate diagnostic code and E code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
A 70-year-old patient presents to the ER after falling down the stairs. An X-ray reveals a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula.
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Q. 3) Discuss the codes used for proper coding of routine outpatient prenatal visits in which there are no complications.
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Q. 4) Select the appropriate diagnostic code and E code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
Patient has gastritis due to accidental ingestion of rubbing alcohol.
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Q. 5) Define principal diagnosis as defined by the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set.
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Q. 6) Select the appropriate diagnostic code and E code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
Patient was riding a horse and was thrown from the horse, which caused an anterior dislocation of her shoulder.
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Q. 7) List five terms that are used to describe residual conditions.
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Q. 8) Select the appropriate diagnostic code and E code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
Patient suffered hypothermia after the small boat he was in overturned and had to spend several hours in the water until help arrived.
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Q. 9) Coding for late effects usually requires two codes with the __________ condition sequenced first.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Q. 10) Describe three situations that would be considered accidents due to natural and environmental factors.
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