Describe the purpose of V codes


V codes are used to code those conditions or circumstances that are recorded as the reason for the patient encounter when the patient is not ill or when a factor is present that affects the patient's health status and/or medical management of the case.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A numeric filing system 

A. is not used when patient confidentiality is especially important. B. organizes records according to the patient's last name. C. may include numbers that indicate where in the filing system a file can be found. D. is the only practical system for a large practice.

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Heart disease is reported with code _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Bradycardia is a(n) ________ heart rate.

A. faster than normal B. slower than normal C. irregular D. normal

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