Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 42

A coder notes that a patient is taking prescription Pilocarpine.; The final diagnoses on the discharge summary are congestive heart failure and diabetes mellitus.
The coder should query the physician about adding a diagnosis of

Answer options

• A. arthritis.
• B. glaucoma.
• C. bronchitis.
• D. laryngitis.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Pilocarpine is primarily used to treat glaucoma, which is why the coder should inquire about adding this diagnosis. The other options—arthritis, bronchitis, and laryngitis—are not related to the medication and do not have a direct connection to the patient's current treatment.