ICD-10-CM Code H61

question 93

Multiple Choice

ICD-10-CM code H61.0 Chondritis and perichondritis of external ear is interpreted as __________.

• A) chondritis of external ear and perichondritis of external ear, which means code H61.0 is assigned only if both conditions are documented in the patient record
• B) chondritis of external ear and/or perichondritis of external ear, which means code H61.0 is assigned only if either condition is documented in the patient record
• C) chondritis of external ear or perichondritis of external ear, which means code H61.0 is assigned only if either condition is documented in the patient record
• D) chondritis of external ear due to perichondritis of external ear, which means code H61.0 is assigned only if the provider documents the phrase due to in the record

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Definitions:

Stock Verification

The process of checking and confirming the actual inventory quantities on hand match the recorded inventory levels in an organization's system.

Item Classification

involves categorizing items in inventory or production based on certain criteria such as demand frequency, value, or importance to enable more efficient management and control.

Inventory Management

The supervision and control of ordering, storing, and using a company's inventory to minimize costs and meet customer demand efficiently.

ABC Analysis

A method for dividing on-hand inventory into three classifications based on annual dollar volume.