A Code from Category G89 (Pain) Should Not Be Assigned

question 3

True/False

A code from category G89 (Pain) should not be assigned if the underlying (definitive) diagnosis is known unless the reason for the encounter is pain control/management.

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Definitions:

Social Contacts

Social contacts include the interactions and connections one has with other individuals, forming the basis for social relationships, development, and integration into social networks.

Triadic Transformation

A concept in sociology that describes a process of change within a social system that involves three distinct stages or components.

Georg Simmel

A German sociologist and philosopher known for his work on the theory of individuality and social forms.

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