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A patient is admitted with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a history of tobacco dependence.

a) J44.1, Z87.891, F17.219
b) J44.9, Z87.891, F17.219
c) J44.1, Z87.891
d) J44.9, Z87.891

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Final answer:

The correct combination of codes for a patient admitted with acute exacerbation of COPD with a history of tobacco dependence is J44.9, Z87.891.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d) J44.9, Z87.891.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease characterized by chronic poor airflow, causing shortness of breath and a productive cough. It is primarily caused by tobacco smoking, which leads to the breakdown of connective tissues in the lungs. The ICD-10 code for COPD is J44.9. The code Z87.891 represents a personal history of tobacco use. Therefore, the correct combination of codes for a patient admitted with acute exacerbation of COPD with a history of tobacco dependence would be J44.9, Z87.891.

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