Which of the following is NOT part of sequencing codes when a patient with HIV disease is admitted for a condition unrelated to the HIV?
A) Assign codes for the unrelated condition.
B) Assign code B20.
C) Assign code(s) for all reported HIV-related condition(s).
D) Identify any HACs and assign appropriate codes.
D
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You are examining a patient who is exhibiting signs of hypovolemia. Upon inspection of the patient's flank, you notice ecchymosis (EC Humps). This is known as:
A) Grey Turner's sign. B) Cullen's sign. C) Edwards' sign. D) rigidity sign.
The MOST common cause of an MI is:
A) blockage of a coronary artery by plaque. B) an embolus. C) a thrombus. D) some other physiologic issue.
Key phrases within this modifier description are "extenuating circumstances" and "those that threaten the well-being of the patient."
A) -52 B) -53 C) -22 D) None of the choices are correct
Given that 50 percent of patients with HAPE also have symptoms of AMS, it is important that you ask patients if they have had which of the following groups of signs/symptoms?
a. Headache, blurred vision, peripheral edema b. Harsh cough, itchy skin, nausea c. Difficulty sleeping, vomiting, ataxia d. Fatigue, nausea, difficulty sleeping