Physician Office Note:
This five-year-old patient has had recurrent attacks of tonsillitis, loss of appetite, and recurrent colds. He is seen today and is found to have another attack of tonsillitis, which at this point is determined to be chronic. I have discussed with his parents the need to see an ENT for possible tonsillectomy. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s).
463 Acute tonsillitis
474.00 Chronic tonsillitis
460 Common cold
783.0 Loss of appetite
A) 463, 474.00, 460, 783.0
B) 463
C) 474.00
D) 474.00, 463, 460, 783.0
C
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