Which of the following statements is true?
A) A boil is an inflammation of the upper layer of the skin.
B) V codes are used to identify the cause of a skin rash and are listed as the primary diagnosis.
C) E codes are used to identify the cause of a skin rash and are never listed as the primary diagnosis.
D) The ICD-9-CM uses only one code for the various types of dermatitis.
C
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A) move the cuff down to the forearm and inflate. B) use an automatic blood pressure cuff instead. C) find another site to measure her blood pressure. D) continue to take her blood pressure in the arm.
A surgeon performed a procedure that is unfamiliar to the coder and the coder is having trouble locating an appropriate CPT code. What should the coder’s next action be?
a. Assign an “unlisted procedure” code b. Call the insurance company c. Research the description about the procedure d. Call the surgeon’s office
____________ the flap of tissue that covers and protects the larynx during the act of swallowing
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The functional layer of endometrium is shed when a woman has her period
Indicate whether the statement is true or false