Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure
Simple repair and resection of the diaphragm
39560
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Which is NOT a qualifying circumstance add-on code?
A) use of total-body hypothermia B) patient younger than one year or older than 70 C) emergency circumstances D) unplanned return to operating room
Which statement describes an advantage of computerized documentation?
A) A computerized reporting system is less expensive initially when compared to a system using handwritten PCRs B) A computer system does not need special maintenance; a system using handwritten run reports does C) Large amounts of data can be stored and retrieved much more easily than with handwritten PCRs D) There is much less documentation involved with electronic systems than with handwritten reports
Cindy is a 21-year-old college student who presented to urgent care several days ago with complaints of fever, chills, and flank pain. She also complains of urinary frequency urgency, and dysuria. Physical exam showed costovertebral tenderness. UA showed white blood cell casts. A urine culture was performed and the patient was started on broad-spectrum antibiotics. She was instructed to drink
lots of fluids and to take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. She was also instructed to take all the antibiotics, even if she started to feel better. She returns today because she is still not feeling well and is continuing to run a fever. A check of the urine culture run several days previous shows the infectious organism is E. coli. A different antibiotic was prescribed. The patient was once again told to push fluids, and use OTC pain relievers if needed. She was also instructed to return in three days to make sure the new antibiotic is working. Dx. Pyelonephritis due to E. coli First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________ Fill in the blank with correct word.
When a small business needs to purchase health insurance for its employees, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provides what benefit?
A) Discounted rates B) Partial exemption C) Complete exemption D) Immediate tax breaks