The "extra" codes in ICD-9 that tell the third-party payer how an illness or injury came about are known as ________.

What is the abbreviation for evaluation and management?

A. Eval/Mge B. E/M C. There is no abbreviation D. Ev/Mg

Patient is a 33-year-old black male who presented to the ER with complaints of malaise and dyspnea. Physical exam showed swelling in the lower legs, and pulmonary edema. Patient has a history of rheumatic heart disease. He had rheumatic fever when he was 10. EKG showed ventricular tachycardia. Echocardiogram showed right ventricular enlargement. A diagnosis of acute rheumatic myocarditis was

made. The patient is being admitted for treatment with diuretics, digoxin, and ACE inhibitors. First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.