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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 3 Question 25 Discussion

Which one of the following is an example of a case in which a diabetes-related problem exists and the code for diabetes is never sequenced first?
B) If the patient has an underdose of insulin due to an insulin pump malfunction
A) If the patient has hyperglycemia that Is not responding to medication
C) If the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes
D) If the patient is being treated for type 2 diabetes

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 3 Question 25 Discussion

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Question #: 25
Topic #: 3
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Which one of the following is an example of a case in which a diabetes-related problem exists and the code for diabetes is never sequenced first?

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by Josue at Jun 02, 2024, 06:57 AM

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Sueann
7 months ago
I agree with B, malfunctioning pumps are a big deal!
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Judy
8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about D? Type 2 should be coded first, right?
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Farrah
8 months ago
A seems like a valid option, but I’d lean towards B.
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Felicitas
8 months ago
I think C makes sense too, but not sure if it's the best answer.
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An
8 months ago
Definitely B! Insulin pump issues can lead to serious problems.
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Daren
9 months ago
I vaguely recall something about hyperglycemia and how it’s treated, but I can't remember if that affects the sequencing of the diabetes code.
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Annabelle
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about when to sequence diabetes codes. I thought type 2 diabetes would always be primary, but maybe not in certain situations?
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Leonardo
9 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and it had to do with insulin issues. Could it be the underdose due to the pump malfunction?
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Kanisha
9 months ago
I think I remember that secondary diabetes cases might not always have the diabetes code listed first, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Lisha
9 months ago
I'm pretty confident option C is the correct answer. Treating secondary diabetes means the diabetes is not the primary condition, so the code for it wouldn't be sequenced first.
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Bette
9 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. The key is looking for a scenario where the diabetes-related problem exists but the code for diabetes is not sequenced first. Option C seems to fit that description.
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Eden
9 months ago
Hmm, the wording is a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about when diabetes might not be the primary diagnosis.
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Samira
9 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details before answering.
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Helaine
9 months ago
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Anika
9 months ago
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Rosalyn
10 months ago
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Elinore
1 year ago
I'm feeling confident about C. After all, if the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes, the underlying condition would take precedence in the coding, not the diabetes itself. Diabetes is just the symptom in that case, not the root problem.
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Flo
1 year ago
D) If the patient is being treated for type 2 diabetes
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Kasandra
1 year ago
C) If the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes
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Earleen
1 year ago
B) If the patient has an underdose of insulin due to an insulin pump malfunction
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Veronika
1 year ago
A) If the patient has hyperglycemia that is not responding to medication
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Royce
1 year ago
Yes, it's important to prioritize the underlying condition when coding for diabetes-related problems.
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Lashanda
1 year ago
I agree, the coding should reflect the main condition being treated, which is the secondary diabetes.
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Janessa
1 year ago
I think you're right, C makes sense because secondary diabetes is the primary focus in that case.
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Sunny
1 year ago
Haha, this question is a real brain-teaser! I bet the test-writers had a good laugh coming up with these options. But seriously, I'm going with C as well. Seems like the most logical choice to me.
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Arlene
1 year ago
Yeah, C seems like the best choice. It fits the criteria given in the question.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards C as well. It just seems like the most likely scenario.
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Tatum
1 year ago
I think C is the correct answer too. It makes the most sense.
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Gertude
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Doesn't option B seem like a pretty straightforward case of a diabetes-related problem where the code for diabetes wouldn't be sequenced first? I mean, if your insulin pump malfunctions, that's gotta be the main issue, right?
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Marcelle
1 year ago
User 2: But what about option C, if the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes?
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Melita
1 year ago
User 1: I think option B makes sense, the insulin pump malfunction would be the main issue.
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Miss
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) If the patient has hyperglycemia that is not responding to medication could also be a valid answer.
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Vesta
1 year ago
I agree with Avery, because secondary diabetes is a separate condition from type 2 diabetes.
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Paulina
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C. If the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes, the code for the underlying condition causing the diabetes would be sequenced first, not the code for diabetes itself.
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Avery
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) If the patient is being treated for secondary diabetes.
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