Coding in a(n) __________ setting allows a coder to assign codes for diagnoses noted as "suspected," or "ruled out" while the __________ setting does not
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
inpatient, outpatient
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A) Patient name, date of birth, address, and phone number B) Insurance type, policy number, and authorization number C) Diagnosis and name of the procedure to be performed D) Physician's appointment schedule
Complete basilar syndrome is characterized by
a. Horner's syndrome, loss of pain and temperature over ipsilateral face and contralateral body, and disturbances in equilibrium sense b. Paralysis of ipsilateral tongue and weakness of contralateral body c. Coma and death d. Oculomotor ophthalmoplegia, weakness of contralateral body
A standing order is:
A) a test that is routinely performed before the patient's visit. B) signed and placed in the patient's chart. C) both A and B. D) neither A nor B.
Your sister has just returned from her doctor's appointment. She says the physician diagnoses a pepticulcer and told her to follow a bland diet for the next 7 to 10 days. She adds, "This shouldn't be too hard. I love snacking on raw carrots, and I will get some orange juice for breakfast!" What should you tell your sister about following a bland diet?
A. "Use spices instead of salt to add flavor to the bland foods." B. "Avoid eating mashed potatoes and gelatins." C. "Raw fruits and vegetables are among the foods you should avoid on a bland diet." D. "Orange juice is a good choice because it is loaded with calcium and vitamin C." E. "Try to make sure the foods you eat are either very hot or very cold."