According to the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, when two or more interrelated conditions equally meet the definition for principal diagnosis, the coder should select which of the following as the principal diagnosis?
A) the diagnosis listed first on the encounter form or face sheet
B) the diagnosis with the lowest code number
C) any one of the diagnoses may be sequenced first.
D) the condition that was diagnosed first by the provider
C
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A drop in the systolic pressure of greater than 10 mmHg during inspiration is called:
A) pulsus alternans. B) paradoxical movement. C) pulsus paradoxus. D) mean arterial pressure.
Which numbered item in the diagram is the first step in wrapping instruments for sterilization?
A. 5
B. 1
C. 7
D. 4
E. 2
National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII) is also referred to as a National Health Information Network (NHIN).
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following victims was the Laci and Conner's Act passed to protect?
A. Infants B. Children C. Fetuses D. Vulnerable adults E. Older adults