The purpose of the appendixes of the ICD-9 manual is to ________.
A. provide helpful research and technical information
B. describe congenital defects in more detail
C. specify the V codes and E codes
D. supplement listings in the Alphabetic Index
E. provide helpful hints for code linkage
Answer: A
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain without contrast
a. BR2EYZZ
b. BR1FYYZ
c. BR3CYZZ
d. BR6CYZY
e. None of the above.
According to contract law, when a physician agrees to treat a patient who is seeking medical services, there is a(n) ________ contract between the two.
A. Unwritten B. Agreed C. Verbal D. Written
For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given
Skilled Nursing Facility Note: Mrs. Thomas is an 83-year-old female who has a history of cancer of the left breast. She had a left breast mastectomy 4 years ago. There has been no evidence of cancer until today. Upon exam of her right breast, a mass was noted in the outer quadrant. Mammography was ordered.
The structure that surrounds the heart is the ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word