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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A) Addition using the reciprocal of each ratio B) Cross-multiplication C) Division with a common denominator D) Using the commutative property
A form of confusion that lasts longer than three months is ________
a. dementia b. acute confusion c. Alzheimer's disease d. chronic confusion
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
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