List the three primary activities that lead to successful ICD-9-CM coding.

What will be an ideal response?


Selecting the diagnostic codes
Sequencing the diagnostic codes
Following the official coding guidelines and ICD-9-CM coding conventions

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A. Tachy B. Apnea C. Brady D. Febrile

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Which of the following is true for the Caldwell for sinuses projection?

A. The chin will touch the tabletop B. The NML will be roughly perpendicular to the IR C. The head should be extended 25° D. A caudal angle should be applied

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The floating thermometer for manual processing should be placed in the

developing solution. water compartment. fixing solution. both B and C.

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The question "Are you sure about that? It doesn't make sense to me." represents which method of collecting patient data?

A. Probing B. Challenging the patient C. Focusing on the patient D. Encouraging the patient to evaluate his situation E. Asking closed-ended questions

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