To code the phrase "closure of fistula," a coder would first reference Volume __________ of the ICD-9-CM

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


three

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Anesthesia emergencies are defined by:

a. delay of treatment. b. delay of treatment with immediate threat to limb or life. c. immediate threat. d. natural disasters.

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Mary lives in an apartment complex. She has a small one-bedroom apartment with a small kitchen and living area. She eats in the community dining room at least once a day. Mary lives in a(n) ________

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

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A mother calls your office about her 8-month-old, who is not very active, has a weak cry, and has not had a wet diaper for 2 days. This mom is known to make homemade baby food. What advice would be appropriate for the medical assistant to give to this mother?

A. Encourage the baby to drink water B. Administer one dose of pediatric Tylenol and call back in three hours C. Give the baby toddler foods to stimulate urination D. Take the baby to the local emergency department E. Bring the baby in tomorrow, when there is an open time slot on the schedule

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Which patient would be most susceptible to an opportunistic infection?

A) A patient with rheumatoid arthritis B) A patient who has undergone a recent organ transplant C) A patient with the influenza virus D) A patient with the common cold

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