The following questions may require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer.
Mr. Davis presented to the OR with a small tumor on the larynx. The surgeon felt that it would be an easy surgery, removing only the tumor. After the scope was inserted, a visual examination showed several more small tumors. A stat path was done, which revealed precancerous cells. No chances were
taken, and half of the larynx was removed. This procedure is called a __________ and would be coded to procedure code __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hemilaryngectomy, 30.1
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a. Point of thermal equilibrium b. Hygroscopic saturation boundary c. Thermal inversion boundary d. Isothermic saturation boundary
Surgery codes are arranged by body systems and then listed anatomically:
a. from head to feet. b. from feet to head. c. as most likely for the surgery type. d. inside to outside.
When corporations brand athletes they like to do it when the athletes are
A. from dysfunctional families and in need of a father figure. B. mature enough to know what they want out of life. C. newly married and less likely to party and have multiple sex partners. D. young so they can mold the athlete's career to fit corporate interests.
List at least five ways to effectively communicate with a resident who is hearing impaired.
What will be an ideal response?