When the diagnostic statement is pneumonia without further specification and the documentation reflects that the patient was on mechanical ventilation, what should the coder do? 

When minor adhesions are easily lysed as part of another procedure, coding a diagnosis of adhesions and a lysis procedure is inappropriate.

What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for chemotherapy infusion of low- dose interleukin-2 via peripheral vein?

 A patient is admitted following a hip fracture, and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus on insulin are noted in the history and physical examination. Nursing notes indicate that the patient required additional care because of the Parkinson’s disease, and because the insulin levels had to be monitored. Which of the following diagnosis(es) should be coded and reported? 

The application of a cast or splint when performed in conjunction with a “reposition” procedure is coded separately.

The expulsion or extraction of all or part of the placenta or membrane with an estimated gestation of less than 20 completed weeks is considered an abortive outcome (abortion).

ICD-10-CM presumes a relationship between hypertension and which of the following conditions? 

If a condition complicating the pregnancy develops prior to the current encounter or represents a pre-existing condition, which trimester character should be assigned? 

Codes from category Z38, Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery, may be assigned: 

A nondiabetic patient was seen by his primary care physician after a sudden onset of sweating, palpitations, and tremors. He was diagnosed as having a spontaneous hypoglycemic episode.   Final diagnosis: Hypoglycemia.  Assign the appropriate code. [BLANK-1]