A physician suspects that a patient might have an adrenocortical insufficiency and orders an insulin tolerance panel (cortisol and glucose) test

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What will be an ideal response?

Index: Insulin, Panels, for ACTH Insufficiency

Code(s): 80434 Insulin tolerance panel; for ACTH insufficiency

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The titles of Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based (CCS-P) are awarded by

A. AHIMA. B. AMA. C. CNN. D. ABC.

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