Angela has just undergone orthopedic surgery. Documentation indicates that she lost 700 cc of blood during surgery. Her hemoglobin and hematocrit are monitored following surgery. Subsequently she is transfused. The physician documents anemia as a secondary diagnosis. The coder would
A) query the physician to clarify the type of anemia as acute blood loss.
B) assign a code for unspecified anemia.
C) assign a code for acute blood loss anemia.
D) not assign a code for anemia.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q674: Joe is being admitted for treatment of
Q675: Aaron has suffered a hypoglycemic reaction due
Q676: Elizabeth has a history of von Willebrand's
Q677: Spencer has hypercholesterolemia and is treated with
Q678: Peggy has thymic dysplasia with immunodeficiency.
Q680: Allen is addicted to Vicodin. He has
Q681: Bleeding prolapsed internal hemorrhoids and chronic constipation.
Q682: Bilateral sensorineural conductive hearing loss 
Q683: Crystal has been vomiting for 24 hours
Q684: Patient is treated for congestive heart failure
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents