When coding hypertensive cerebrovascular diseases, a code from the I60-I69 code range is assigned first followed by an additional code for the hypertension type (I10-I15)
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Which are assigned to the MAC jurisdictions (replacing Program Safeguard Contractors) to review billing trends and patterns, focusing on providers whose billings for Medicare services are higher than the majority of providers in the community?
a. hospital value-based purchasers b. Recovery Audit Contractors c. whistleblowers d. Zone Program Integrity Contractors
Sunny Valley Rehabilitation Center is completing a coding training for staff members. In preparation for the training, Ms. Rhit is preparing a list of common codes used by providers. For the following questions, for each diagnostic statement listed, select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code
Bulimia
Di Guglielmo's disease (in remission) __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).