The ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guideline states the following:
If the type of diabetes mellitus is not documented in the medical record the default is __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
type 2 diabetes
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Which of the following is used when doctors in a group practice order different items and several staffers are in charge of ordering?
A. requisition B. purchase order C. payment invoice D. disbursement
Which one of the following statements is true?
A) A congenital anomaly is always the principal diagnosis. B) A congenital anomaly is always the secondary diagnosis. C) A congenital anomaly can be the principal diagnosis or secondary diagnosis. D) If a congenital anomaly has been corrected previously, the code for the anomaly is still listed as a secondary diagnosis.
Which method of data collection does the question "What do you think is going on with you?" represent?
A. Asking hypothetical questions B. Focusing on the patient C. Asking open-ended questions D. Mirroring the patient's responses E. Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation
What is the most likely cause of an extruded stopper on a cartridge?
A) Freezing during shipping or storage B) Pressure and expansion caused by overheating C) Cartridge was overfilled during manufacturing D) Oxidation of sodium bisulfate creating gas in the cartridge