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Dx Coding for Myocardial Infarct - age indeterminate on an EKG

Date: Jun 24, 2020

Question:

When coding an EKG, and the signed interpretation is: "Abnormal EKG - Sinus bradycardia, Inferior infarct, age indeterminate". Lateral leads are also involved. The signed order is for chest pain. What would be the appropriate dx code(s)?

Question ID : 14133
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