Codes not in strict numerical order are known as ________ codes
a. punched
b. shuffled
c. resequenced
d. standalone
c
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After successfully delivering a baby, the EMT notes that the protruding umbilical cord is lengthening and a small gush of blood came out of the vagina. The appropriate action would be to:
A) Massage the patient's uterus B) Apply a sanitary pad over the vaginal opening C) Prepare for delivery of the placenta D) Open the vaginal canal using obstetric forceps
Using a procedure code that provides a higher reimbursement rate than the code that actually reflects the services provided is referred to as:
A) bundling. B) unbundling. C) upcoding. D) downcoding.
What should you instruct the patient to do following 10 to 20 breaths when using a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy device?
A) rest before the next repetition of breaths B) take in a deep breath and hold it C) sit down D) cough
The following questions may require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer. Diagnostic procedures performed on the ovaries are coded to which subcategory?
A) 65.1X B) 65. 2X C) 65.3X D) 65.4X