A drop in body temperature during prolonged exposure to cold is called 

A. heatstroke.
B. hypothermia.
C. shock.
D. sunstroke.


B. hypothermia.

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In physical therapy cases, if a coder bills for supervised attendance:

the therapist must be in constant attendance with the patient. the therapist must be supervised by a physician. one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is not required. one-on-one direct contact by the therapist is required.

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

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

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