Wounds with prior contamination and infection are included in the postoperative infection rate calculation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Which of the following BEST defines the "history of present illness"?
A. Documentation of any of eight standardized descriptions with which the patient may provide a visceral, personalized description of the specific health issue, complaint or disease for which the patient came to the clinician B. Documentation of a collection of the patient's responses to questions related to their own health prior to the time of the visit, requiring verbal or written responses from the patient C. Documentation of the patient's past medical history, the medical history of the patient's family, and the patient's day-to-day social activities D. Documentation of the patient's personal sensation of the current health complaint, the status and function of the patient's body, as well as past medical history, genetic medical history, and/or any social habits, which may impact the patient's health
Pediatrician M. documents an email conversation with the mother of a 10-month-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis fifteen days ago. Patient is responding well to antibiotics, but has developed mild abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making,
recommending a liquid diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician G. or requested by the mother. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service? A. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service B. 99442 C. 99443 D. 99444
Stress can cause a variety of symptoms that can do what to you?
What will be an ideal response?
In his discussion of retirement from competitive sports, the author notes that there is a growing belief that sport organizations should
A. never force an athlete to retire before he or she is mentally ready to retire. B. assist athletes during their transition into other parts of their lives. C. hire all former athletes back in some coaching or administrative capacity. D. set up special teams to enable "senior" athletes to continue competing.