A patient who suffers from COPD may have a FEV ratio of ________ percent

If the coder determines that the code checked off by the physician on the encounter form does NOT match the medical record, the coder should:

ignore the encounter form and bill based on the medical record. change the encounter form to match the medical record. inform the physician of the issue and determine the correct code. not bill for the questionable services.

A 69-year-old man complains of weakness to the left arm and leg. He also states that he is nauseated and has a headache. The patient's past medical history includes stroke and diabetes. In relation to this information, which of these statements is true?

A) The headache is a symptom related to the chief complaint B) The history of diabetes is a sign related to the chief complaint C) The dizziness is a sign indicating the severity of the chief complaint D) The history of diabetes is a contributing symptom of the chief complaint