During an annual well-woman examination, Dr. Komen discovered a lump in Serita's breast. Dr. Komen then documented a problem-focused E/M, which should be appended with which modifier?
A. 25
B. 26
C. 24
D. 22
Answer: A
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A) auscultates a blood pressure before applying and activating the device. B) alternates arms for each blood pressure that is obtained with the device. C) confirms each reading on the device by palpating a pressure in the opposite arm. D) places the cuff of the noninvasive BP monitor on the patient's forearm.
What do you say using the NATO Phonetic Alphabet to ensure that the letters SMD are understood?
a. "Saltine Mary Diamond" b. "Saltine Mike Delta" c. "Sierra Mike Delta" d. "Sierra Mary Diamond"
A paramedic administers a medication to decrease the effect of the parasympathetic nervous system on the heart. In response to this treatment, the EMT would expect which vital sign change?
A) Increase in respirations B) Decrease in heart rate C) Decreased blood pressure D) Increase in heart rate
Breech extraction would code to which category?
A) 72 B) 73 C) 74 D) 75