Select the appropriate diagnostic code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

Early cirrhosis of the liver and acute hepatitis due to chronic alcoholism. The patient is being admitted to treat the cirrhosis and hepatitis.

571.2, 571.1, 303.90

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Patients with chest pain due to a suspected heart attack are generally transported in ________ position

a. a supine b. a prone c. the Rothberg d. the semi-Fowler

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In the physician office setting, conditions that are resolved should be coded even if they have been treated previously.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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