Using a CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure
Urethromeatoplasty with mucosal advancement
53450
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Is a heart rhythm that requires a shock from an AED
A. Ventricular fibrillation C. Pulseless electrical activity (PEA) B. Asystole D. Heart block
Your patient is breathing 4 shallow breaths per minute due to overdosing on his pain medication but he has a palpable radial pulse. He vomited prior to your arrival and is choking. You should:
A) roll him over onto his side to clear the airway. B) perform chest thrusts to clear the lungs. C) move the patient to the ambulance and suction. D) insert an oropharyngeal airway and ventilate.
What convention does boldface type in the ICD-9-CM index identify?
A) code titles B) exclusions C) main terms D) modifiers
What is the next step a medical facility should take after completing a medical service claim form?
A. Send it to the appropriate healthcare insurance company. B. Send it to the patient for verification. C. Perform a quality control review of the claim form. D. Send it to the in-house coding expert to verify current codes.