What is the correct code for pneumococcal sepsis?

A. A40.1
B. A40.0
C. A40.8
D. A40.3


Answer: D

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A) fluid in the trachea and bronchioles. B) infection of the alveoli. C) inflammation of the bronchioles. D) accumulation of mucus in the trachea.

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Which procedure is used to collect the pleural fluid from the pleural cavity? a. Pericardial aspiration b. Paracentesis c. Thoracentesis d. Spinal tap Correct Answer:

a. Pericardial aspiration b. Paracentesis c. Thoracentesis d. Spinal tap

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Who enters the data into a personal health record (PHR)? 

A. Physician B. Patient C. Medical assistant D. Physician assistant E. Insurance company

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What are groups of procedure code entries that relate to a single activity?

A. group codes B. multiLink codes C. linked codes D. diagnoses codes

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