Harry Smith has been experiencing a sore throat, fever, and chills for the past two days. For the last four days, he says he has been coughing, and the coughing has become more frequent. Exam: Throat appears irritated. Lungs: Not clear. Bronchial wheeze. Assessment: Cough and fever due to acute bronchitis. Plan: Antibiotics as per prescription, rest for two to three days, and drink plenty of
fluids. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s).
462 Sore throat
466.0 Bronchitis, acute
490 Bronchitis
780.60 Fever, with chills
786.2 Cough
A) 462, 780.6, 466.0
B) 466.0, 462, 780.60, 786.2
C) 490
D) 466.0
D
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