What Is the Correct Code for Myxedema Coma

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the correct code for myxedema coma?

• A) E03.0
• B) E03.1
• C) E03.5
• D) E03.9

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Definitions:

Purge

(1) When referring to charts, to clean out; purge files of those patients who are no longer being seen by the provider. (2) To empty; to cleanse of impurities; clear.

Impurities

Foreign substances or contaminants present within another substance that can affect its purity, quality, or performance.

Scurvy

A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterized by symptoms such as anemia, weakness, and bleeding gums.