A 23-year-old patient, is seen by Dr. Johnson for a cough with wheezing and green-colored mucus for the past four days, as well as four days of external bleeding hemorrhoids and diarrhea. Dr. Johnson gives her Augmentin for acute viral bronchitis, instructions on the care of external hemorrhoids, and a diet plan to assist with the diarrhea. What diagnoses should Dr. Johnson use for this encounter?

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The correct diagnoses for this encounter are J20.8 (acute bronchitis due to other specified organisms, which can include viral causes when not otherwise specified), K64.4 (external hemorrhoids with thrombosis, assuming the bleeding and external nature of the hemorrhoids), and R19.7 (diarrhea, unspecified), matching the symptoms described.

A 23-Year-Old Patient, Is Seen by Dr