The ICD-9-CM codebook organizes malignant neoplasm into primary, secondary, and carcinoma in situ. When is the column for malignant secondary used?
A) when the neoplasm being coded was the second malignant tumor diagnosed
B) when the neoplasm is second in size
C) when the neoplasm metastasized or spread to the site being coded
D) when the neoplasm originated from the site being coded
C
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Applicants who are successful in passing the Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) examination, but have not met the required coding work experience, will be awarded:
a. Certified Professional Coder-Hospital (CPC-H) certification. b. Certified Professional Coder-Physician (CPC-P) certification. c. Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. d. Certified Professional Coder-Hospital-Apprentice (CPC-H-A) certificate.
Which of the following is false about the isothermic saturation boundary (ISB)?
a. Below the ISB, temperature and relative humidity remain constant. b. Above the ISB, temperature and humidity increase during exhalation. c. The ISB is normally located just below the larynx (vocal cords). d. Above the ISB, temperature and humidity decrease during inspiration.
Dental assistants and hygienists may:
a. make a final diagnosis from dental radiographs alone. b. make a final diagnosis from dental radiographs and the clinical examination. c. interpret dental radiographs and use them to help educate the patient regarding oral conditions. d. place and expose dental radiographs but not read them.
Using different types of strokes to counterbalance the mechanical stresses of any one stroke on the hands and arms; for example, alternating pushing and pulling strokes reverses the line of force in the hands, first compressing then decompressing the
joints.