The term encounter is used in the official coding guidelines to indicate __________
a. all heath care settings, including inpatient hospital admissions
b. documentation of patient records by any and all providers
c. reconciliation of reimbursement from payers to providers
d. submission of health insurance claims to third-party payers
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A blood pressure reading of 120-139 mmhg/80-89 mmhg is a characteristic of:
A. prehypertension. B. Stage I hypertension. C. normal blood pressure. D. Stage II hypertension.
Common signs and symptoms of a hypertensive emergency include:
A. pallor, cool skin, and a temporary loss of hearing. B. syncope, a weak pulse, and bleeding from the ears. C. tachycardia, pain behind the eyes, and weakness. D. a bounding pulse, a severe headache, and dizziness.
Knowledge of the specific hazardous material involved in an incident is MOST important because:
A) this information will determine how many hazardous materials vehicles will be required. B) knowledge of the material involved dictates the square mileage of evacuation. C) you will have an understanding of how the material will affect a patient's health. D) many hazardous material exposures require treatment at a hyperbaric chamber.