Discussion:Determining Diagnosis Code

Determining Diagnosis Code Categories shows the solutions to the following points:

1. A 56-year-old woman presents to the office complaining of pronounced weakness on the right side of her body and slurred speech for the past 18 hours. Based on the examination, the physician orders an MRI to investigate a possible transient ischemic attack (TIA).

2. A 42-year-old man comes to the office complaining of intermittent chest pain. The physician orders an EKG to rule out a possible cardiac event.

3. A 23-year-old diabetic female exhibits a non-healing wound on her left foot.

Discussion:Determining Diagnosis Code

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