Discuss AHIMA RHIA Exam Topic 8 Question 62

Sally had three babies in 4 years and she considered that more than enough. During her hospitalization for her third delivery, Sally had a sterilization procedure performed. When the record is coded, the V-code for sterilization, V25.2 is

Anot used.

Bused and sequenced as the principal diagnosis.

Cused and sequenced as a secondary diagnosis.

Dthe only code used.

Suggested Answer: C

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13 comments · newest first

Jarvis 11 months ago

Totally agree, secondary diagnosis makes sense!

Rosalia 11 months ago

Are we sure V25.2 is even relevant here?

Reed 12 months ago

Wow, three babies in four years is a lot!

Solange 12 months ago

I thought it was the principal diagnosis?

Daron 12 months ago

V25.2 is definitely a secondary diagnosis.

Ryan 1 year ago

I vaguely remember that V-codes are usually secondary, but I’m not confident about how they relate to the principal diagnosis in this scenario.

Iesha 1 year ago

I feel like V25.2 is important, but I can't recall if it should be the only code used. That seems a bit off.

Quentin 1 year ago

I think we practiced a similar question where a procedure was coded as a secondary diagnosis. Maybe that's the case here too?

Pamella 1 year ago

I remember discussing V-codes in class, but I'm not sure if they should be the principal diagnosis or not.

Leila 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused by the options here. I'll need to review my notes on tunneling protocols to make sure I select the right ones.

Hester 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem quite similar, and I'm not sure which one would best meet the requirements. I'll need to think it through carefully.

Sheridan 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know variable costs change with the level of output, but I'm not sure which of these specific items would be considered variable.

Kristian 1 year ago

The rework cost being 50% of total costs is a pretty significant problem, but I'm not sure if that's the least motivating factor. I'll need to think carefully about how each option would impact management's decision-making.

AHIMA RHIA Exam - Topic 8 Question 62 Discussion