CPC Exam Prep 2023 GRADED A+ (ACTUAL EXAM ) Questions and Answers (Solved)

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1. NEC Answer: not elsewhere classifiable; when a specific code is not available for acondition, the alpha. index direct you to other specified code in tubular list. 2. NOS Answer: Not otherwise ... specified; equivalent of unspecified. 3. Exlcudes1 Answer: Means NOT CODED HERE; the two conditions cannot occur together. 4. Excludes2 Answer: The condition is excluded as not being part of the condition represented by the code, but if the patient actually has both conditions, both may be codes. 5. And Answer: Interpret as either or 6. With Answer: Interpreted as associated with or due to 7. Uncertain Diagnosis Answer: diagnosis documented at the time of discharge as "prob-able," "suspected," "likely," "questionable," "possible," or "rule out". Do not doe for uncertain diagnosis in outpatient settings, code for the signs andsymptoms instead. [Show More]

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