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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