AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 37 Discussion

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Question #: 37
Topic #: 1

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An elderly patient comes into the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath. An ECG is performed The final diagnosis at discharge is impending myocardial infarction.

According to ICD-10-CM guidelines, how is this reported?

AI20.0

BR06.02

CI20.0, R06.02

DI21.3, R06.02

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For a comatose patient who has overdosed on tricyclic antidepressant drugs (doxepin, amoxapine, and clomipramine), the correct CPT code is 80366. This code covers drug testing for tricyclic antidepressants, which includes the specific drugs mentioned in the scenario.

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Carol

4 months ago

Definitely D. I21.3, R06.02. The guidelines are clear on coding both the underlying condition and the presenting symptom in a case like this. Easy peasy!

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Hoa

2 months ago

Thanks for clarifying. I'll remember that for next time.

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Devon

3 months ago

Actually, it's D) I21.3, R06.02. You need to code both the underlying condition and the presenting symptom.

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Yen

3 months ago

I always make sure to follow the guidelines closely when coding for cases like this.

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Lea

3 months ago

I think it's A) I20.0

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Raymon

3 months ago

Yes, that's correct. It helps provide a more accurate picture of the patient's condition.

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Frankie

3 months ago

I agree, it's important to code both the underlying condition and the presenting symptom.

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Stephania

4 months ago

Ha! I bet the exam writers are trying to trick us with these multiple-choice options. I'm going with D, but only because I'm feeling lucky today.

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Felicitas

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I was thinking B. R06.02 since that's the code for shortness of breath, but the guidelines are tricky. Guess I'll have to review those ICD-10 rules again.

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Marylyn

3 months ago

C) I20.0, R06.02

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Makeda

3 months ago

A) I20.0

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Kattie

4 months ago

I see your point, but I think D) makes more sense because of the impending myocardial infarction diagnosis.

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Vallie

4 months ago

I think the correct answer is D. I21.3, R06.02 since the final diagnosis was impending myocardial infarction, and the symptom of shortness of breath should also be coded.

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Whitney

3 months ago

A: Hmm, I see your point. Maybe I should reconsider my answer.

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Paris

3 months ago

C: I agree with B. It makes sense to report both the diagnosis and symptom in this case.

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Aretha

4 months ago

B: I'm not sure about that. I think it might be C) I20.0, R06.02 because both the diagnosis and symptom are important to report.

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Hoa

4 months ago

A: I think the correct answer is D. I21.3, R06.02 since the final diagnosis was impending myocardial infarction, and the symptom of shortness of breath should also be coded.

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Lawrence

4 months ago

I disagree, I believe it should be A) I20.0.

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Kattie

4 months ago

I think the correct code is D) I21.3, R06.02.

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