Frank Is Diagnosed with Gastroenteritis from a Salmonella Infection from Undercooked

question 10

Multiple Choice

Frank is diagnosed with gastroenteritis from a Salmonella infection from undercooked chicken. How should this be coded?

• A) A05.9
• B) A09
• C) A02.0
• D) A02.9

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Definitions:

Percentage of Sales Method

A financial forecasting model that bases future variables, like expenses and income, on a percentage of sales.

Matching Principle

A concept of accounting in which expenses are matched with the revenue generated during a period by those expenses.

Uncollectible Receivables

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customers’ inability to pay, often written off as a bad debt expense.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total amount of accounts receivable to reflect the estimated portion that may not be collected.