If the Coder Comes Across a Situation Where the Same

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the coder comes across a situation where the same condition is described in the medical record as being both acute and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index at the same indentation level, the coder will code both and sequence the acute (subacute) code:

• A) first.
• B) second.
• C) not at all.
• D) last.

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Definitions:

Sensory Observations

Refers to the data or information gathered through the five senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing) during the process of observation.

Reliable Body

A term that is likely not widely recognized or used in a specific established context, suggesting the necessity of context for accurate interpretation. NO.

Preserved Remains

Organic or inorganic materials that have been prevented from decaying over geological time, providing insights into past life forms and environments.

Fossils

Remains or impressions of ancient organisms preserved in rock or other geological materials.