CCS Exam Domain 3 and up with Complete Solutions

CCS Exam Domain 3 and up with Complete SolutionsCCS Exam Domain 3 and up with Complete SolutionsCCS Exam Domain 3 and up with Complete SolutionsCCS Exam Domain 3 and up with Complete SolutionsThe 5th digit 1 is used to indicate the initial episode of care for the myocardial infarction. The initial care carries over to the second hospital. - ANSWER-It is used for both Hospital A as well as Hospital B as the care for the acute infarction continued with the transfer to Hosp B for a definitive procedure. In the inpatient setting "Rule Out" diagnosis are coded as if they exist. In this case the patient has chest pain and the reason for the chest pain is GERD. - ANSWER-This requires that the GERD be coded as the first listed diagnosis. Metastatic carcinoma of the brain, history of carcinoma of the prostate. - ANSWER-If the patient is seen for metastatic cancer then it is listed first. If hemiplegia is on the left side of the brain, what side of the body does it affect. - ANSWER-It affects the right side of the body.