When looking up an ICD-9-CM code, you see the notation NOS. What should you do?
A. use the code
B. ask the physician to select a more specific code
C. find another code to match chart information
D. go to section indicated to find correct code
B. ask the physician to select a more specific code
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You are by the side of a young male patient with a history of behavioral problems. Friends called 911 after the patient experienced several violent outbursts this evening. Which finding would cause you to suspect a physical cause for this behavior, as opposed to a mental one?
A) Dilated pupils that are sluggish to react B) Difficulty making eye contact with the EMT C) Hearing his mother's voice in his head D) Fear that friends are out to steal his money
Which code represents foot, abduction rotation bar, without shoes?
a. L3140 b. L3150 c. L3160 d. L3170
The goal of the Workgroup on Electronic Data was to:
A. reduce administrative costs. B. require electronic submission of claims. C. require digital processing and payment of claims. D. all of these.
What button is clicked on the Lists menu to display the Patient List dialog box?
A. Patient Recall B. Patient Treatment Plans C. Patients/Guarantors and Cases D. Patient Entry Template