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Question 1.

For an encounter to treat anemia of chronic disease (285.2x), code the

▸ underlying disease as the first-listed condition

▸ anemia only

▸ anemia as the second condition

▸ anemia as the first-listed condition

Question 2.

Category 338 codes (pain) are acceptable as principal or first-listed codes when

▸ pain management is the reason for the encounter

▸ the encounter is for an underlying condition but the patient complains of pain

▸ the pain is rated at a 9 or 10 on a pain scale

▸ the patient is known to request pain medications at various emergency departments

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