Which of the following characterizes acute hemolytic transfusion reaction?
a. Extravascular hemolysis
b. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
c. Intravascular hemolysis
d. Thrombosis
Correct Answer: C
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A. A proper name B. Each item within a list or outline C. Reference initials D. A salutation and the closing of a letter
When a physician performs a surgical procedure but does NOT provide the preoperative and/or postoperative management, the coder should use modifier:
A) -54. B) -55. C) -56. D) -58.
A 3-year-old female presents to her pediatrician due to severe, recurrent Staphylococcus aureus abscesses. She demonstrates an absence of pigment in her hair, skin, and eyes. Her infections are possibly due to
A) the inability of the white blood cells to adhere to the blood vessels. B) a deficiency of killing enzymes in the white blood cells. C) abnormal granules in the white blood cells. D) a defect in the complement cascade.
_______________ codes identify encounters for reasons other than illness or injury and can be used either as a primary code for an encounter or as an additional code.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).