GEMs are only able to provide a general approximation between the diagnoses codes in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM. Why is this?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: They are only able to provide a general approximation between the
two code sets because there are so many more codes in ICD-10-CM/PCS than in
ICD-9-CM. ICD-9-CM has approximately 16,000 codes. ICD-10-CM has
approximately 68,000. ICD-10-CM is much more specific than ICD-9-CM.
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a. whenever a patient calls. b. only during a specified time during the day. c. on a weekly basis. d. only in cases of emergency.
Which of the following BEST reflects an "expanded problem-focused 1995 physical examination"?
a. Documentation of between five and seven organ systems and/or body areas that have been examined by the clinician b. Documentation of one organ system or body area that has been examined by the clinician c. Documentation of between two and four organ systems and/or body areas that have been examined by the clinician d. Documentation of eight or more organ systems OR body areas that have been examined by the clinician
Write the meaning of these commonly used abbreviations in medication orders. prn
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following is not correct when comparing a 25 gauge needle with a 30 gauge needle?
A) Permits better aspiration B) Has the same comfort level C) Has a smaller internal diameter and breaks more easily D) Allows less deflection during deeper penetrations