Asked by Jessica wilkerson on Sep 23, 2024
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What is the correct code for a patient coming in for cholesterol screening?
A) Z13.22
B) Z13.220
C) Z13.228
D) Z13.29
Cholesterol Screening
A medical test that measures the levels of cholesterol and other lipids in the blood to assess an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
- Pinpoint the accurate codes for various diagnostic and screening procedures.
Verified Answer
TJ
Tiffany Johnson3 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct code for a patient coming in for cholesterol screening is Z13.220, which specifically denotes "Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders." Option A (Z13.22) denotes "Encounter for screening for other disorder," which is too general. Option C (Z13.228) denotes "Encounter for screening for other disorder," but with additional specificity not related to cholesterol screening. Option D (Z13.29) denotes "Encounter for screening for other disorder," without specificity related to lipoid disorders.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the accurate codes for various diagnostic and screening procedures.