When billing multiple surgical procedures, the code __________ should be reported first on the claim

a. associated with topical anesthesia
b. for the major surgical procedure
c. in straight numerical order
d. that justifies all of the diagnoses


b

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Which of the following is/are true about the relationship between chloride (Cl–) and bicarbonate HCO3– in acid-base balance?

1. For each Cl– ion excreted into the urine, the blood gains an HCO3– ion. 2. Blood Cl– and HCO3– ion levels are reciprocally related. 3. People with chronically high CO2 tend to have low blood Cl– levels. 4. Activation of the NH3 buffer system enhances Cl– gain and HCO3 loss. a. 2 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 2 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Which of the following specifically states that any equipment that may pose a health risk is included as a hazard?

A. CDC guidelines B. Chemical Hygiene Plan C. General Duty Clause D. Medical Waste Tracking Act E. Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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Cataract formation is attributed to all of these EXCEPT ________

A) gender B) congenital defects C) trauma D) aging

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Turn to subcategory S02.1 in the Tabular list. What notation(s) is/are found under the code?

A. Includes B. Excludes1 and Excludes2 C. Excludes2 D. Excludes1

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