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Activity Instructions: Using the coding techniques you have learned, carefully read through the case study and determine
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Activity Instructions: Using the coding techniques you have learned, carefully read through the case study and determine
Activity Instructions: Using the coding techniques you have learned, carefully read through the case study and determine the most accurate diagnostic code(s). Remember, check the chapter-specific, subchapter-specific, and category-specific notations within the Tabular List Remember to use required punctuation and placeholders as necessary to create a complete code meeting specificity guidelines. Be sure to list the codes, one code per box, in the correct order, from top to bottom, and in the proper column. You may not need all of the spaces provided. Case Study: Karen is a 16-year-old head cheerleader at the local high school. She fainted at the recent pep rally and her mother is concerned about apparent weight loss and disinterest in food. Karen states she has just been too busy to worry about eating and says she feels fine. On examination, at 5'4", Karen only weighs 90 lbs. At last year's physical exam, she was noted to have weighed 110. She says she has to keep her weight down to remain active on the cheerleading squad. General physical exam appears normal, except she does appear somewhat emaciated and dehydrated. Thirty minutes were spent taking a comprehensive history and examination Comprehensive metabolic panel and vitamin D level are ordered. Working diagnosis is anorexia and moderate malnutrition per the lab results. She is being referred for mental health and nutrition counseling, Diagnosis code(s)