Signs and symptoms associated with a disease process should not be assigned as additional codes(s) unless otherwise instructed by ICD-10-CM because they are __________
a. assigned combination codes
b. documented separately
c. included in the disease process
d. reported as multiple codes
c
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For a patient with a condition called asystole, the AED:
A. is more effective than the semi-automatic version. B. helps the EMR identify ventricular fibrillation. C. will not be effective. D. must be used for at least 60 seconds.
How does the Clark polarographic O2 electrode function?
a. It measures the magnetic properties of O2 versus N2. b. It measures the electrical potential across a Wheatstone bridge. c. It uses O2 to produce a reduc-tion-oxidation reaction. d. It measures the comparative cooling effect on a heated wire.
The medical staff
A) ensures quality patient care B) sets the overall direction for the hospital C) delegates authority to operate the facility D) reports to the hospital administrator
Which of the following is an example of concurrent care?
A. a case in which a patient is seen in the emergency room and then admitted by a different doctor to the floor B. a case in which a nurse practitioner sees the patient and then transfers the care to a physician C. a case in which a patient is seen in the emergency room and transferred across town to a different facility D. a case in which a patient is attended by two physicians, such as a cardiologist and a thoracic surgeon, during surgery