A comorbidity is a preexisting condition that exists with the principal diagnosis and will increase the length of stay at least one day in 100% of the cases

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

False

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When coding Diseases of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue, to denote the visit as a subsequent visit use the letter:

a. B. b. C. c. A. d. D.

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Patient had a left mastoidectomy six months ago. She now presents with pain at the same site. Dx: Mucosal cyst due to the mastoidectomy

A) H95.139 B) H95.132 C) H98.140 D) H95.131

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