ICD-9-Cm v codes are assigned when coding a fracture for:

A) complications of surgical treatment.
B) routine care during the healing phase.
C) subsequent encounters for nonunion.
D) treatment for late effect of injury.


B

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What will be an ideal response?

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All forms of exercise:

A) promote health. B) raise the function level of the body. C) both A and B. D) neither A nor B.

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When coding the phrase "nonobstructive reflux-associated chronic pyelonephritis," the main term to reference in the index is _____

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