Asked by Caitlin Wright on Jun 06, 2024
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What is the correct code assigned for a patient with anorexia nervosa, restricting type?
A) F50.0
B) F50.00
C) F50.01
D) F50.02
Anorexia Nervosa
A psychological and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by extremely low body weight, a distorted body image, and an intense fear of gaining weight.
Restricting Type
A classification that describes a specific approach or feature within a broader category, often used in the context of dietary disorders where the individual limits intake.
- Gain an understanding of how medical coding is applied to endocrine-related diseases and conditions.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
F50.01 is the correct code for anorexia nervosa, restricting type. F50.0 is the code for anorexia nervosa without specification of type, F50.00 is for anorexia nervosa, unspecified, and F50.02 is for anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging type.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of how medical coding is applied to endocrine-related diseases and conditions.