You are at a friend's birthday party with people of all ages. There is an 11-month-old boy, just learning to stand up, who has fallen. He was holding onto the edge of a table and he toppled over. He is crying hard and his mother is trying to console him. She asks if you would mind checking him out, and you agree to take a look at him. You notice that his anterior fontanelle is bulging. This is
most likely caused by:
A) pressure built up because of his crying. B) fluid loss from dehydration.
C) an infection causing intracranial pressure. D) the bones of the head not fusing properly.
A
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. No distinction is made between new and established patients in coding for emergency room care. 2. An established patient is defined as one who has received professional service from the physician or another physician of the same specialty in the same group within the last 5 years. 3. A physician providing a consultation must document his or her opinion in the medical record and render the opinion in writing to the requesting physician. 4. E/M codes are used to report a significant portion of physician services. 5. A description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs is referred to as a "modifying factor."
The following questions will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence. A child was brought in for surgery on a webbed index and middle finger on the left hand. The procedure was successful. The coder would assign code __________ for this procedure
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is not an effective treatment for head lice?
A. Washing combs and brushes in anti-lice shampoo B. Avoidance of sun exposure C. 1% permethrin cream rinse D. Removal of eggs with a fine-tooth comb E. Disinfecting clothing, bedding, and toys
You arrive at the scene of a 56-year-old man who collapsed. The patient's wife tells you that he suddenly grabbed his chest and then passed out. Your assessment reveals that he is apneic and pulseless. As your partner begins one-rescuer CPR, you should:
A) notify medical control. B) insert an airway adjunct. C) prepare the AED for use. D) obtain a SAMPLE history