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AHIMA RHIA Exam - Topic 8 Question 62 Discussion

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
C) used and sequenced as a secondary diagnosis.
A) not used.
B) used and sequenced as the principal diagnosis.
D) the only code used.

AHIMA RHIA Exam - Topic 8 Question 62 Discussion

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Question #: 62
Topic #: 8
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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

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by Rikki at Dec 11, 2022, 02:32 AM

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Jarvis
8 months ago
Totally agree, secondary diagnosis makes sense!
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Rosalia
8 months ago
Are we sure V25.2 is even relevant here?
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Reed
9 months ago
Wow, three babies in four years is a lot!
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Solange
9 months ago
I thought it was the principal diagnosis?
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Daron
9 months ago
V25.2 is definitely a secondary diagnosis.
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Ryan
9 months 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.
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Iesha
9 months 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.
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Quentin
9 months ago
I think we practiced a similar question where a procedure was coded as a secondary diagnosis. Maybe that's the case here too?
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Pamella
9 months ago
I remember discussing V-codes in class, but I'm not sure if they should be the principal diagnosis or not.
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Leila
9 months 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.
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Hester
9 months 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.
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Sheridan
9 months 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.
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Kristian
10 months 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.
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