Ms. Rhit is a coding specialist at the Valley Endocrinology group practice. She is reviewing the following codes that have been selected for the diagnoses listed. For the following questions, if the code given is correct, record correct for your answer. If the code given is incorrect, supply the correct code. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s) using an ICD-9-CM code book
Islet cell hyperplasia, 251.1
251.9
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a. stabilize the foot during the swing and propulsion phases of gait, and to narrow the foot and lift the arches. b. mobilize the foot during the stance and propulsion phases of gait, and to narrow the foot and lift the arches. c. stabilize the foot during the stance and propulsion phases of gait, and to widen the foot and flatten the arches. d. stabilize the foot during the stance and propulsion phases of gait, and to narrow the foot and lift the arches.
A solid disk of compressed medicated powder, which may be scored to permit breaking, is known as a:
A) suppository. B) capsule. C) tablet. D) lozenge.
First-degree AV block is characterized by a prolonged QRS interval
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
It is a coder's responsibility to code only what is documented in the medical record and to ask for clarification if necessary after assigning codes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false