In the outpatient setting, the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for encounter/visit that is documented in the patient record as being chiefly responsible for the services provided is called the __________ diagnosis

a. comorbid
b. first-listed
c. primary
d. principal

b

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Antibodies to which component(s) are thought to complex with the phospholipids resulting in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome are:

a. Homocysteine b. Fibrinogen and fibrin c. ?2-glycoprotein-1, prothrombin, PC, PS, and FVII d. Plasminogen and plasmin

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Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th-character extension for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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