Question 1

What is the diagnosis code(s) for acute and chronic bronchitis?

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Question 2

A(n) ____ is a residual effect (condition produced) after the acute phase of an illness or injury has terminated.

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A) combination effect 
B) acute effect 
C) sequela 
D) chronic effect

Question 3

Conditions that are routinely associated with a disease or condition should not be coded as additional diagnoses unless instructed by the classification or unless they affect the patient's condition or treatment given

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Codes for symptoms,signs,and ill-defined conditions are NOT to be used as a principal diagnosis when a related definitive diagnosis has been established.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List one reason when it is NOT acceptable to code a symptom code from Chapter 18.

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Question 6

What is the diagnosis code(s) for thoracolumbar scoliosis (neuromuscular) due to past history of poliomyelitis?

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Question 7

What are the diagnosis code(s) for acute and chronic pancreatitis?

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Exam 5: General Coding Guidelines for Diagnosis