HIT 205 MODULE 4 GUIDELINE LESSON 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

HIT 205 MODULE 4 GUIDELINE LESSON 3 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Terry Tuttle had a colonscopy performed. The provider required the
procedure due to Terry's history of colon cancer. This procedure did not
find any polyps but the provider did note diffuse colitis was identified
during the procedure.
How many diagnosis(es) will the coder indicate for this encounter?
(Enter a number only - no words)
Correct answer 1 - 2
Correct


What are the diagnoses the coder will submit for Terry Tuttle?
K52.9, Z85.068




K52.9, Z85.09
K52.9, Z85.048
Are there guidelines or directional notations to review with these
diagnoses?
No, no direction notations are noted with either category nor either
code.
No, there are no guidelines for Chapter 11.




Yes, there are directional notations with the Chapter 21 code used.
Joyce was admitted into the hospital for treatment of a diabetic ulcer
on her left lower leg. While inpatient, she continued to receive
metformin daily. Review the information in the alphabetic index AND
tabular list for this condition. How many diagnosis(es) would a coder
submit? (Use a number only - no words)
Correct answer 1 - 3
Incorrect
Diabetes is captured, the medication, and the ulcer.