Asked by Maria Magana on May 06, 2024
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What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with chronic ethmoidal sinusitis?
A) J32.0
B) J32.1
C) J32.2
D) J32.3
Chronic Ethmoidal Sinusitis
A long-term inflammation of the ethmoid sinuses, which are located between the eyes and the bridge of the nose, leading to symptoms such as nasal discharge and congestion.
Correct Code
In medical coding, the accurate numerical or alphanumerical representation of a diagnosis, procedure, or service.
- Understand diagnostic coding for respiratory conditions, including the ability to correctly assign codes based on diagnoses.
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Bruce WhitneyMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
J32.2 is the ICD-10 code for chronic ethmoidal sinusitis.
Learning Objectives
- Understand diagnostic coding for respiratory conditions, including the ability to correctly assign codes based on diagnoses.