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Which statement is TRUE for reporting external cause codes of morbidity (V00-Y99)? A. All external cause codes do not require a seventh character. B. Only report one external cause code to fully explain each cause. C. Report code Y92.9 if the place of occurrence is not stated. D. External cause codes should never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary code - ANSWER D. External cause codes should never be sequenced as a first-listed or primary code Multiple choice D is the correct ans...

When coding in operative report what action would NOT be recommended? - ANSWER Coding from the header with out reading the body of the report If an NCD doesn't exist for a particular service/procedure performed on a Medicare patient who determines coverage? - ANSWER Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) MAC stands for what!? - ANSWER Medicare administrative contractor What is the definition of coding? - ANSWER Translating documentation into numerical/alphabetical codes used to obtai...