When a Code First Note Is Present and the Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

When a Code First Note is present and the patient has an underlying condition, the underlying condition should be sequenced first. Wherever such a combination exists, a Use Additional Code Note is found with the etiology code, and a Code First Note is found with the manifestation code.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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Definitions:

Cover Charge

A fee that patrons are required to pay upon entry to a bar, nightclub, or restaurant, typically to cover entertainment expenses.

Hank's Honkytonk

A fictional or specific bar or entertainment venue, often associated with country music and dancing.

Unprofitability

The condition of a business or an investment generating more expenses than revenue, resulting in a financial loss.

Nickel-and-dimed

A phrase describing a situation where small amounts of money are frequently charged, leading to a substantial total expense over time.