In ICD-9-CM, When an Exploratory Laparotomy Is Performed Followed by a Therapeutic

question 585

Multiple Choice

In ICD-9-CM, when an exploratory laparotomy is performed followed by a therapeutic procedure, the coder reports

• A) therapeutic procedure first, exploratory laparotomy second.
• B) exploratory laparotomy, therapeutic procedure, closure of wound.
• C) exploratory laparotomy first, therapeutic procedure second.
• D) therapeutic procedure only.

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