Differentiate between the hospital discharge codes 99238 and 99239


Code 99238 is used to report hospital discharge day management that is 30 minutes or less. Code 99239 is used to report hospital discharge day management that is more than 30 minutes.

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A) understanding of the fundamental properties of fuels. B) overhaul process. C) salvage process. D) both B and C.

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The second character value for the Administration section of ICD-10-PCS has a value of _____, which is used to report transfusion procedures

a. 0 b. C c. E d. F

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The three sections of HIPAA include privacy and security regulations, as well as __________ standards

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A mouth-opening width of less than ___ cm indicates a potentially difficult airway.

A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

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