Heather Long asked:
I am doing some sample case studies from a review book. The social history states; she smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and has smoked for 30 years. I chose F17.210 Nicotine dependence; cigarettes; uncomplicated.......the answer states correct answer is F17.200 Nicotine dependence; unspecified; uncomplicated. It stated cigaettes!!!!!! Is the answer a misprint or what am I not getting??? Someone please help me gain understanding and wisdom. Thanks in advance!
Answer:
I agree with you that the proper code is F17.210 since cigarettes is specified.
I am doing some sample case studies from a review book. The social history states; she smokes two packs of cigarettes per day and has smoked for 30 years. I chose F17.210 Nicotine dependence; cigarettes; uncomplicated.......the answer states correct answer is F17.200 Nicotine dependence; unspecified; uncomplicated. It stated cigaettes!!!!!! Is the answer a misprint or what am I not getting??? Someone please help me gain understanding and wisdom. Thanks in advance!
Answer:
I agree with you that the proper code is F17.210 since cigarettes is specified.
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