Which of the following best describes a mutually exclusive code?
a. The NCCI edit applicable to claims submitted by physicians, and nonphysician practitioners
b. The NCCI edits table that identifies the maximum number of times a specific code may be reported during a unit of service for one patient
c. The NCCI edits table that identifies the E/M codes that may never be reported together
d. The NCCI edits table that identifies the codes that may or may not be utilized together, as well as whether a modifier is allowed or required in order for a service to be correctly reported
c) The NCCI edit table that identifies the E/M codes that may never be reported together
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Denise is being seen today because of blurry vision and pain in both eyes. The physician documents that diabetes has damaged the blood vessels in Denise's eyes, resulting in diabetic retinopathy. How will this diagnosis be coded?
A. The retinopathy is coded first, followed by the diabetes. B. The diabetes is coded first, followed by the retinopathy. C. Only the diabetes should be coded. D. Only the retinopathy should be coded. E. The symptoms of blurry vision and pain should be coded.