A pregnant patient was admitted to the hospital with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. She is a type I diabetic and was brought under control. The following code was assigned:Which of the following describe why the coding is in error?
Answer(s): C
Max is 80% bald. He is admitted for a hair transplant, which he undergoes without complication. Max is also treated for congestive heart failure and hypertension for which he is on medication.
Melissa is status post mastectomy due to breast cancer. There has been no recurrence of the disease. She is admitted for insertion of unilateral breast implant.
Answer(s): B
Roscoe is 57-years old and has been diagnosed with gynecomastia. Roscoe also is on medication for temporal arteritis. Roscoe is admitted and bilateral mammectomy is performed. Roscoe's intravenous catheter infiltrates and he develops cellulitis at the IV site in the arm. This condition requires additional treatment.
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