The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) is chaired by the NPI

Official coding guidelines require proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. The sequencing depends on:

a. the physician's sequencing when he documents the diagnoses and procedures. b. the most resource-intensive (expensive) procedures performed. c. dates procedures were performed. d. the codes assigned and the circumstances of the encounter.

Patient complains of a headache, and his right hand is swollen and painful. After the workup, he is diagnosed with a migraine and osteoarthritis of the right hand. What code(s) would be assigned?

a. G43.909 b. G43.909, M19.041 c. M19.041, G43.909 d. G43.909, M19.241