Asked by Shaoxuan Zhuang on Apr 30, 2024
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What is the correct code for acute laryngopharyngitis?
A) J06.0
B) J06.10
C) J06.1
D) J06.9
Acute Laryngopharyngitis
An inflammation of the larynx and pharynx, often causing sore throat, cough, and difficulty swallowing.
Correct Code
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- Achieve competence in the accurate selection of diagnostic codes for respiratory conditions, guided by specific diagnoses.
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Chizoba NnakweApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
J06.0 is the correct ICD-10 code for acute laryngopharyngitis, as it specifically refers to acute upper respiratory infections of multiple and unspecified sites, which includes the larynx and pharynx.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve competence in the accurate selection of diagnostic codes for respiratory conditions, guided by specific diagnoses.