The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. The coder selected the following codes 58150 and 58700. The assignment of these two codes together would be referred to as:
a. Global packing
b. Unbundling
c. Maximizing
d. Optimization
b. Unbundling
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The codification of title and a scope of practice into the law regulating a health profession are termed registration
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A 67-year-old woman arrives at the emergency department with acute bleeding into the back of the throat. A coagulation screen is ordered with the following results:
Test Result Reference Range 1:1 Mix with Normal Plasma Prothrombin time (PT 12 seconds 11-15 seconds Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) 57 seconds 25-37 seconds 36 seconds (immediate) Fibrinogen 450 mg/dL 150-400 mg/dL What would be a reasonable next step to perform? a. Perform factor IX assay. b. Perform factor VII assay. c. Incubate the 1:1 mix at 37° C for 1 hour and then repeat the PTT. d. Perform TT.
After the blood is collected from the newborn for neonatal screening, the card must dry in a horizontal position for a minimum of:
a. 30 minutes. b. 1 hour. c. 2 hours. d. 4 hours.
Which of the following are examples of administrative supplies?
A. Disposable sheaths for thermometers B. Paper towels and facial tissue C. Stationery and insurance forms D. Bandages and suture removal kits E. Liquid hypoallergenic soap