What does a coder need to know before assigning a code for a tonsillectomy?


The coder needs to know whether the procedure was done with or without the removal of the adenoids, as this will affect the code assignment.

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How should a problem that equates two ratios be solved?

A) Addition using the reciprocal of each ratio B) Cross-multiplication C) Division with a common denominator D) Using the commutative property

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A form of confusion that lasts longer than three months is ________

a. dementia b. acute confusion c. Alzheimer's disease d. chronic confusion

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A person who has been in the hospital more than once over a short time period may receive multiple statements

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The patient's statement about how he or she feels would be found in the __________ portion of a problem-oriented SOAP note

a. assessment b. objective c. plan d. subjective

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