The following questions will require the use of the ICD-9-CM code book to select the proper answer.

The "Code also" note at the start of the chapter instructs the coder to code which of the following?

A) any synchronous excision or condition
B) percutaneous nephrostomy
C) any application or administration of an adhesion barrier substance
D) any application or administration of a fluoroscopic substance


C

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A precancerous lesion can be removed with a __________

a. light chemical peel b. deep chemical peel c. Botox treatment d. microdermabrasion

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Which of the following is an intrinsic factor in falls in the elderly?

A) High shelving for storage B) Glaucoma C) Throw rugs in the living area D) Ice on a driveway or sidewalk

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The ____________________ is often considered the largest organ of the body.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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In which section of the medical record would heart catheterizations results be filed?

A) Diagnostic reports B) With the progress notes C) Lab reports D) Demographic section

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