The first step in locating the accurate and most-specific code is to:

A) determine the reason for the encounter.
B) locate the term in the alphabetic index.
C) locate the term in the tabular list.
D) determine the services that were provided.


A) determine the reason for the encounter.

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A) Intelligence testing. B) Information technology. C) Intrathecal. D) Intramuscular.

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____ catheters are surgically placed through the lower abdominal wall just superior to the pubic symphysis.

A. Analgesia B. Foley C. Suprapubic D. Ventriculoperitoneal

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What percent is 20 of 150? Round to the nearest hundredth

What will be an ideal response?

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Wheezing is reported with code _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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