The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines Direct the Coder to Do Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines direct the coder to do which of the following when coding for a weakened or paralyzed patient when there is no indication of the patient's dominant side?

• A) If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as dominant.
• B) If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as nondominant.
• C) If the documentation states the patient's left side is affected, report as dominant.
• D) Query the physician to find out the dominant side.

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Definitions:

Inflation Expectations

The anticipations of consumers and businesses about the rate at which prices for goods and services will rise in the future.

Unemployment

The situation when individuals who are actively seeking work are unable to find employment.

Sacrifice Ratio

The cost of reducing inflation in terms of the amount of output or gross domestic product that is foregone.

Inflation

The tempo at which the comprehensive price tags for goods and services grow, depleting the shopping power.