Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.28 This 51-yea…
Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.28 This 51-year-old male with past medical history (PMHX) of severe anxiety, major depressive disorder, and polysubstance dependence is a type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic admitted for treatment of a grade III foot ulcer which involved necrosis of the muscle on the left foot with gangrenous changes resulting from diabetic neuropathy, atherosclerosis, and chronic peripheral vascular insufficiency. Patient is currently experiencing homelessness. Excisional debridement of the ulcer to the muscle is accomplished. Which of the following answers would be correct?
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Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.4 This 82-year-old female with past medical history (PMHx) of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension was admitted for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The progress notes indicate that the patient received a transfusion for anemia. The discharge diagnoses state acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and pancytopenia. Transfusion of nonautologous packed red blood cells was administered via peripheral vein. What codes are assigned for this case?
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