Why do you think the level of decision making is important to determining the E&M code? Do you think it is more complicated to work with a patient who presents with multiple healthcare issues? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
When a healthcare provider is working with a patient who presents with multiple healthcare issues, that provider must use more skill and time in making decisions as to the type of care needed for that patient. The provider must consider carefully all aspects of the patient's needs, which requires a higher level of decision making.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) blood loss severity. B) blood oxygenation levels. C) altered mental status. D) trauma severity.
Which of the following radiographic findings is not typical for patients with primary pulmonary hypertension?
a. Enlargement of the pulmonary artery b. Enlargement of the right ventricle c. Narrowing of the peripheral arteries d. Pleural effusion
A patient with severe respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is being mechanically ventilated and a bronchospasm occurred resulting in air trapping. What effect will this have on the time constraint?
A) It will remain unchanged. B) It will increase. C) It will decrease. D) Bronchospasms do not occur in RDS patients.