What should the coder do if the same condition is described as both acute and chronic, and both subentries exist in the Alphabetic Index?
A) Select the code for the acute condition.
B) Select the code for the chronic condition.
C) Select both codes and sequence the acute code first.
D) Select both codes and sequence the chronic code first.
C
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Which statement made by an EMT demonstrates an understanding of chest trauma?
A) "Open chest injuries are more serious than closed chest injuries, because air and bacteria can enter the chest through the open wound." B) "In general, an open chest injury caused by blunt trauma is more life threatening than a closed one due to increased potential for blood loss." C) "Closed chest injuries are caused by blunt trauma, and can be just as serious as open chest injuries." D) "Closed chest injuries are caused by penetrating trauma and cause more life-threatening injuries than do open chest injuries."
____________ nerves are composed of small bundles of nerve fibers, called fascicles, which are surrounded by a sheath called the endoneurium
A. Spinal C. Peripheral B. Cranial D. Thoracic
Dermatology is concerned with the treatment of diseases affecting the nerves
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
How many numbered lines are on the DEA Form 222?
Two Four Eight Ten