What Is/are the Correct Code(s) for a Patient Who Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is/are the correct code(s) for a patient who is being fitted for a peritoneal dialysis catheter who has stage 3 CKD?

• A) Z49.01, N18.3
• B) Z49.02, N18.3
• C) Z49.01
• D) Z49.02

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