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Frank is diagnosed with gastroenteritis from a Salmonella infection from undercooked chicken. How should this be coded?
A) A05.9
B) A09
C) A02.0
D) A02.9
Gastroenteritis
An inflammatory condition of the stomach and intestines typically caused by infection with bacteria, viruses, or other parasites, leading to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Salmonella Infection
A bacterial infection typically acquired from contaminated food or water, causing symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
Undercooked Chicken
Chicken that has not been cooked to a safe internal temperature, posing a risk for foodborne illness due to bacteria like Salmonella.
- Understand the categorization and encoding of infectious diseases.
- Determine the accurate coding for gastrointestinal disorders.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the categorization and encoding of infectious diseases.
- Determine the accurate coding for gastrointestinal disorders.
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