To report external causes of injury and poisoning, a coder should use:

A) Z codes.
B) External cause codes.
C) numeric codes only.
D) a written explanation.


B) External cause codes.

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What will be an ideal response?

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A(n) ________ health technician assists the psychiatric team by observing behavior and participating in group therapy and counseling sessions. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Women who have had cystitis a few times can identify the characteristic symptoms and will start to drink water and:

A) orange juice B) tomato juice C) cranberry juice D) club soda

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Cara is a medical assistant who is interested in pursuing a career in medical coding. She tells you that she is a member of AAMA, but she would like to find a professional organization that is more closely aligned with her career goals. Which professional organization would you recommend to Cara?

A. American Health Information Management Association B. Association of Healthcare Documentation Integrity C. American Association of Professional Coders D. American Medical Billing Association E. American Medical Technologists

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