Case Studies—Digestive System Operative and Emergency Department Reports - Emergency Department Record

Abstract from Documentation:

A. What type of endoscopy was performed?

B. What procedure was performed during the endoscopy?

C. Time to Code


A. Esophagoscopy

B. Removal of foreign body

C. Index:
Endoscopy, Esophagus, Removal, Foreign Body

Code(s):
43215 Esophagoscopy with removal of foreign body

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A) Left posterior torso B) Left lateral chest C) Left side of the abdomen D) Left chest

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The mandibular final impression must include:

1 . retromolar pads 2 . tuberosities 3 . lingual frenum attachment 4 . oblique ridge a. 1, 2, 3, 4 b. 2 only c. 1, 3, 4 d. 1 only

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Which audit initiative resulted in many teaching hospitals having to repay millions of dollars to the Medicare program because they lacked documentation to substantiate Medicare payments to faculty physicians who supervised residents??

A) PATH B) ?EMTALA C) MAC D) ?HOPPS

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