To correct a ________ deformity, a flexor tenotomy is performed with a #15 knife. Surgical options include resection of the head of the proximal phalanx

A small K-wire is driven through the end of the toe and both joint edges to maintain alignment during healing.

A. hammertoe B. bunion

ANS: A

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Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.4.a which states: Assign as many codes from categories ________ as needed to identify all of the associated conditions that the patient has.

A. E20-E35 B. E08-E13 C. E00-E07 D. E15-E16

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Allan has been diagnosed with 21-hydroxylase deficiency. The coder should assign code:

A. E25.8 B. E25.0 C. E25 D. E25.9

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