A ____________________ is a group of three-digit categories in the ICD-9-CM manual that represent a single disease or a group of closely related conditions.

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


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In 2016, ________ was the first robot to operate on living soft tissue by itself.

A) STAR B) ROBODOC C) AESOP D) None of the above

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Both maternal antepartal transport and steroids have been shown to decrease neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Date of service in this practice: 9/5/11 Last date of treatment: 8/14/07 The patient is seen for a chief complaint of shortness of breath, malaise, and fatigue. The physician performs a detailed history, comprehensive examination, and medical decision-making is of moderate complexity. What is the correct E/M code for this service?

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The _____ is always the third character.

A. Body Part B. Method C. Root Operation D. Body System

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