To accurately code using the ICD-9-CM manual the medical biller should:
a. read the introduction.
b. double check the code.
c. understand the coding and symbols of the publisher.
d. All of the above
Answer: d
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Which of the following oxygen cylinders would normally run out after 50 minutes when flowing at 10 liters per minute?
A) E tank B) D tank C) G tank D) M tank
When asked, an alert and oriented 44-year-old male tells you that he called 911 because "my chest is hurting." The man is also sweating and feels as if he is going to vomit. He has a history of high blood pressure and states that this pain "feels just like my heart attack two years ago." His pulse is 88 beats per minute, respirations are 18 breaths per minute, and blood pressure is 156/92 mmHg. On room air, he has an oxygen saturation level of 95 percent. Based on this information, how would you document his chief complaint on the patient care report?
A) "My chest is hurting." B) Possible heart attack C) Myocardial infarction D) Chest pain with an elevated BP
The trade name of estropipate is:
A) Vagifem B) Estrace C) Menest D) Ogen
The advantages of using MI-E in conjunction with PPV include:
1. MI-E with PPV generates optimal peak cough expiratory flow (PCEF) for clearing airway se-cretions. 2. MI-E with PPV does not cause airway irritation or discomfort. 3. MI-E with PPV can be used with patients with bullous emphysema. 4. MI-E with PPV may improve vital capacity (VC) and arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) associ-ated with mucous plugging. a. 1, 2, and 4 only b. 2, 3, and 4 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4