A total breast reconstruction is performed on a radical mastectomy patient. The radical mastectomy was done six months prior. What would a coder looking at the record for this encounter code?

A) mastectomy and reconstruction
B) mastectomy only
C) reconstruction only
D) none of the above


C

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Today's firefighters are faced with ____ task when fighting vehicle fires compared with a few years ago.

A. the exact same B. a completely different C. a simpler D. a much more complex

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Physical therapy for muscle performance for the head and neck is reported with code ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which is an example of a chronic wound?

a. A wound with no local infection b. Separation of wound edges c. Minimal postoperative swelling d. Ulcer or pressure sore

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