Carson Canterbury Is Seen in the Office Today

question 18

Multiple Choice

Carson Canterbury is seen in the office today. Carson is two years old, and his parents are concerned that he is aging too quickly. The physician orders some tests and diagnoses Carson with progeria. What is the correct code assigned?

• A) E34.3
• B) E34.50
• C) E34.8
• D) E34.9

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Savings

Money that is set aside or stored for future use or emergencies, rather than spent immediately.

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Payments

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