Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of parentheses in the ICD-9-CM?
A) They are used only in the Alphabetic Index.
B) They are used only in the Tabular List.
C) The additional information contained within the parentheses does affect code assignment.
D) The additional information contained with the parentheses does not affect code assignment.
D
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a. Measles c. Staphylococcus b. Hepatitis B d. Histoplasmosis
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Appropriate telephone management for a triage problem that a medical assistant can handle is prescribing a medication. 2. Injuries to the head, neck, or back require immediate medical attention. 3. If an office provides high-quality care, patient complaints will not occur. 4. Seizures, severe headache, and slurred speech are symptoms of a stroke and require immediate medical attention. 5. Inform the physician immediately if an angry patient threatens legal action against the office.
Which statement is correct regarding the patient who achieves the target heart rate (THR) during the test?
A. The test results are more reliable when the patient nears or achieves the THR. B. The patient definitely does not have cardiac disease. C. The results are questionable and may need to be repeated if the patient nears or achieves the THR. D. The patient definitely has cardiac disease if he or she achieves the THR.