All the following are true regarding coding an impending or threatening condition EXCEPT:
A) code as a confirmed diagnosis if it occurred.
B) if it did not occur look for a subentry term.
C) if it did occur look for subterms in the Index.
D) code the underlying condition if no subterms are found.
C) if it did occur look for subterms in the Index.
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a. three to five b. 13 c. 17–18 d. 33
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Hypoxia or decreased perfusion of brain tissue can result in which of the following?
A) Hypoxic brain injury B) Primary brain injury C) Hypotensive brain injury D) Secondary brain injury
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