When assigning codes from Chapter 15, "Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period," of the ICD-9-CM, a coder should assign codes for conditions that require treatment or further investigation, __________, or require resource utilization
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
prolong the length of stay
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Activated charcoal is used for amphetamine toxicity to:
A. reduce hypertension. B. adsorb the toxic agent. C. control agitation. D. reduce hyperthermia.
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Which of the following is the most comfortable position for patients with back and abdominal problems?
a. Sims' b. Dorsal recumbent c. Supine d. Lithotomy e. Prone
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Since SIMV breaths are delivered at a frequency independent of the patient's spontaneous frequency, breath stacking may occur.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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When coding a mental health procedure or service, what is your first character?
A. G B. 7 C. 5 D. B
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