Which of the following is NOT a type of narrative instruction in the CPT manual?

A. guidelines
B. special instructions
C. redlines
D. instructional notes


Answer: C

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A recruitment maneuver (RM) is being performed on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation with PCV. During the maneuver the mode remains in PCV, rate = 10/min, I:E = 1:2, and PIP = 35 cm H2O

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Lucy is a 65-year-old cardiac patient who has a cardiac pacemaker. She is being seen today to check/test the cardiac pacemaker's pulse generator (battery.) The test proves the battery is working well. Lucy was asked to make another appointment to have the battery checked again in three months. How is this encounter coded?

What will be an ideal response?

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Clouding in the lens of the eye that impacts vision is called ________.

A. cataracts B. aortic aneurysm C. glaucoma D. hypothyroidism

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