Mike Bold is admitted to the emergency room of General Hospital with blurred vision. An eye exam ...
Mike Bold is admitted to the emergency room of General Hospital with blurred vision. An eye exam revealed detachment of the retina with giant tear. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code.
When the primary reason for an admission/encounter is chemotherapy, the appropriate __________ for ...
When the primary reason for an admission/encounter is chemotherapy, the appropriate __________ for the service is listed first, and the diagnosis or problem for which the service is being performed is listed second. Fill in the blank(s) with co
Mary Simms returns today to see her physician 4 weeks after delivery of a male infant. On exam it is ...
Mary Simms returns today to see her physician 4 weeks after delivery of a male infant. On exam it is determined that she has a mammary abscess. Select the correct ICD-9-CM diagnostic code.
Differentiate between diverticulitis and diverticulosis. ([b]Q. 2[/b]) A procedure ...
Differentiate between diverticulitis and diverticulosis.
(Q. 2) A procedure that is done for bladder support in which the vagina and the bladder can be sutured together to support both the bladder and the urethra is referred to
Code ____________________ is used to report the percutaneous introduction of a thrombolytic ...
Code ____________________ is used to report the percutaneous introduction of a thrombolytic recombinant human-activated protein C substance via the central artery. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Superficial injuries, such as an abrasion, are not coded when associated with more severe injuries ...
Superficial injuries, such as an abrasion, are not coded when associated with more severe injuries of the same site. a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient admitted from the emergency department with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a severe ...
A patient admitted from the emergency department with transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a severe headache. Carotid arteriogram revealed the TIA was due to insufficiency of right carotid artery associated with severe hypertension. A bilateral caroti
What are the units referred to on a preauthorization request?
What are the units referred to on a preauthorization request?
a. Minutes to be spent with the patient b. The place the patient will go at the hospital c. The number of times the code will be used d. The amount of s
On the second day of admission in the hospital, Dr. X performs a comprehensive physical examination ...
On the second day of admission in the hospital, Dr. X performs a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with COPD with bronchitis who has begun to show signs of cyanosis in her lips and extremities, as well as chest pain. Dr. X documents 95
Which organ system or body area is documented in the words No cervical spine tenderness . . . no ...
Which organ system or body area is documented in the words No cervical spine tenderness . . . no thoracic spine tenderness and no lumbar spine tenderness?
a. Hematologic/Lymphatic/Immunologic b. Abdomen c. Extremities
Which of the following applies to the hormone epinephrine?
Which of the following applies to the hormone epinephrine? A) aids in regulating the levels of salt and water B) stimulates the sympathetic nervous system C) influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles D) regulates the rate of
Patient is undergoing fertility testing. Patient has tried for 4 years to get pregnant. Today she is ...
Patient is undergoing fertility testing. Patient has tried for 4 years to get pregnant. Today she is having a hysterosalpingogram to determine if her fallopian tubes are blocked. The physician inserted a catheter and injected contrast to view the fal
Which codes represent decompression of spinal cord using transpedicular approach, three lumbar ...
Which codes represent decompression of spinal cord using transpedicular approach, three lumbar segments? a. 63056, 63057 b. 63056, 63057, 63057 c. 63064, 63066 d. 63064, 63066, 63066
A) Joint replacement or exchange. B) Exchanging a device replacing it with a similar one. C) Putting in/on a biological or synthetic material to reinforce. D) Correc
Which type of infection is rare in the United States, but more common in undeveloped countries?
Which type of infection is rare in the United States, but more common in undeveloped countries? A) HIV infection B) protozoal infectionC) pneumocystis carinii infection D) herpes simplex virus
You are using a small-volume nebulizer and note that aerosol output stops even though medication ...
You are using a small-volume nebulizer and note that aerosol output stops even though medication remains in the reservoir. Which of the following should you check? I. the oxygen flowmeter for the correct setting II. the oxygen supply tu
The therapist is managing a patient who has been reestablished on mechanical ventilation after ...
The therapist is managing a patient who has been reestablished on mechanical ventilation after failing SBTs. How should the therapist manage the aspect of respiratory muscle loading for this patient?
Which of the following cardiovascular signs would indicate that a patient's cardiovascular status ...
Which of the following cardiovascular signs would indicate that a patient's cardiovascular status is unstable and that weaning should not begin at this time?
a. Cardiac index of 2.5 L/min/m2 b. Hemoglobin content of 10 g/dl
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