Multiple Choice
In ICD-9-CM, when an exploratory laparotomy is performed followed by a therapeutic procedure, the coder reports
A) therapeutic procedure first, exploratory laparotomy second.
B) exploratory laparotomy, therapeutic procedure, closure of wound.
C) exploratory laparotomy first, therapeutic procedure second.
D) therapeutic procedure only.
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