Which is a general principle associated with ICD-10-PCS?
a. Diagnostic information is included in procedure code descriptions.
b. Level of specificity is enhanced so that all procedures currently performed can be assigned a specific code.
c. Not otherwise specified (NOS) options are provided so a minimal level of specificity is required for each component of the procedure.
d. Use of not elsewhere classified (NEC) is used extensively so that all significant components of a procedure are included.
b
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A) "If the transport to a trauma center is going to exceed 10 minutes, EMS should strongly consider the use of an aeromedical helicopter." B) "EMS should spend a total of 10 minutes assessing the patient for life-threatening injuries prior to initiating transport to a trauma center." C) "EMS systems should be designed so that it takes an ambulance no longer than 10 minutes to respond to a trauma call." D) "EMS should initiate transport of the critically injured trauma patient to the hospital within 10 minutes of arriving on scene."
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A. Florence Nightingale B. John Baker C. Maxwell Haddon D. Nicolas Rosecrans
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a. Wash hands. b. Position infant on its back. c. Leave infant's diaper on. d. Place a utility towel on the scale.