The following questions will require the use of the ICD-9-CM code book to select the proper answer.
A scan showed an abscessed appendix. It was determined that the appendix should not be removed but drained instead to relieve the abscess. This procedure would be coded to which procedure code?
A) 47.91
B) 48.29
C) 47.2
D) 47.09
C
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An 8-year-old with a history of peanut allergy ate a cookie containing peanut butter at a friend's house. He is having difficulty breathing and is complaining of stomach cramps. He vomited once and now has pale skin and is sweating profusely. He does not have his prescribed epinephrine auto-injector with him. You should first:
A) obtain a full set of vital signs. B) contact the parents for permission to treat the patient. C) attach the pulse oximeter. D) maintain his airway and apply high-flow oxygen.
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What will be an ideal response?
One of the conditions that allows a deemed-status hospital with swing beds to transfer or discharge residents without being cited for noncompliance is
A. the resident has not paid for his or her stay B. the health or safety of individuals in the facility is endangered C. the resident leaves against medical advice without signing a form acknowledging this action