Asked by Shannon Klein on Jun 09, 2024
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Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?
A) The retinopathy is coded first, followed by the diabetes.
B) The diabetes is coded first, followed by the retinopathy.
C) Only the diabetes should be coded.
D) Only the retinopathy should be coded.
E) The symptoms of blurry vision and pain should be coded.
Diabetic Retinopathy
A diabetes complication that affects the eyes, caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
Diabetes
A long-lasting disease marked by elevated blood sugar levels resulting from the body's insufficiency in producing or properly utilizing insulin.
Coded
Transformed into a form or system of symbols or signals to conceal meaning, standardize communication, or process data.
- Distinguish and utilize the correct series of codes for diverse medical scenarios and procedures.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and utilize the correct series of codes for diverse medical scenarios and procedures.
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