HIT 260: Basic Diagnostic Coding

Complete the even-numbered Chapter 3 (#20-34) exercises in the Step-by-step workbook that are listed below and insert your answer in the allotted space.

20. Encounter for chemotherapy for prostate cancer.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

22. Patient was scheduled for outpatient surgery for right inguinal hernia repair; however, he has a fever and a URI and the procedure is canceled.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

24. Patient presents for an outpatient chest x-ray, due to chest pain with breathing. Finding later indicated: normal x-ray.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

26. Following outpatient surgery for a right bunionectomy for hallux valgus, the patient was admitted to observation due to an exacerbation of her asthma post procedure.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

28. Patient presents with a fracture of the right femur due to a fall from her horse while riding, initial encounter.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

30. Patient in her second trimester is seen for regular prenatal visit. She has a history of ectopic pregnancy.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

32. Encounter for change of nephrostomy tube.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

34. Established patient is seen for hypertension and prescription is refilled for psoriasis.

First-listed Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

Other Diagnosis: __________

Code: __________

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