Asked by AUSTIN OMARY on May 28, 2024

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A patient is admitted today for anemia. The patient also had hypertension and diabetes mellitus, type 2. What are the correct codes and POA assignments?

A) D64.9-Y, E10.9-Y, I10-Y
B) D64.9-Y, E11.9-Y, I10-Y
C) D64.9-Y, E11.9-N, I10-Y
D) D64.9-Y, E10.9-N, I10-Y

POA Assignments

The designation of whether a condition was present at the time of admission, used in healthcare documentation to indicate the onset of a diagnosis.

Codes

Systems of symbols or sequences used to represent information for various purposes, including data compression, cryptography, and identification.

  • Learn the intricacies and importance of correct coding and the determination of Present on Admission (POA) in health service operations.
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Tanisha HendersonMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
- D64.9: Anemia, unspecified (admitting diagnosis)
- E11.9: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications (POA=Y as it was present on admission)
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension (POA=Y as it was present on admission)