Question: A 22-year-old female patient was seen in the ED with complaints of diarrhea and lower abdominal pain. After examination, the patient was diagnosed with viral gastroenteritis. What diagnosis code(s) would be reported for this encounter?
Question: Mr. Jones has been traveling out of the country, and when he returned home was hospitalized due to a number of symptoms. At discharge it was determined that he has Mediterranean tick fever. What diagnosis code(s) is assigned for this encounter?
Question: John has been sick for a week with a cough, chest pain and difficulty breathing. After tests were performed it was determined John has pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii. John must remain hospitalized for a week with IV Bactrim before discharge with a prescription for oral Bactrim. What diagnosis code(s) would be reported for this encounter?
Question: George followed up with his primary care doctor for laboratory results. The provider informed George he has chronic viral hepatitis C. What diagnosis code(s) is assigned for this encounter?
Question: Sharon was admitted into Prince George hospital with severe headaches and consistent fever of 101◦. Studies revealed she has anthrax meningitis. Sharon remained hospitalized for two days with IV antibiotic treatment before being discharged to home with a regimen of penicillin. She will return to her primary care after one week. What diagnosis code(s) is assigned for this encounter?
