The following fifth-digit subclassification is for use with code 550.1, inguinal hernia with obstruction, without mention of gangrene:

0 Unilateral or unspecified (not specified as recurrent)
1 Unilateral or unspecified, recurrent
2 Bilateral (not specified as recurrent)
3 Bilateral, recurrent

Tom Jones has a diagnosis of a bilateral obstructive inguinal hernia. What is the correct fifth

digit to use?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3


C

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

________ exercise uses active muscle contractions performed against stable resistance.

A. Isometric B. Symmetric C. Resistance D. Endurance

Health Professions

An important coordination-related problem that a theory of motor control must provide a solution for is the ________ problem.

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

Health Professions

The first sign of a pressure ulcer is a/an ____

A) open sore on the skin B) red or blue-gray discoloration on the skin C) vesicle or blister on the skin D) dark brown bruise on the skin

Health Professions

A value code of 02 has been entered. This represents  no semiprivate rooms were available.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions