ICD-10-CM Chapter 18, Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, NEC contains combination codes that identify both the definitive diagnosis and certain related symptoms

When using this type of combination code, the coder ________ assign a code for the related symptom.
A) should
B) should not

Answer: B

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which statement best describes the Affordable Care Act's effort to reduce the number of uninsured?

A) It relies solely on government action. B) It relies primarily on the private market. C) It relies on both the private market and government action. D) It develops a third and new path, the insurance exchange.

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