What is the medical term for difficult or painful breathing?

A. Eupnea
B. Hyperpnea
C. Dyspnea
D. Tachypnea
E. Apnea


Answer: C

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A) direct injury.
B) primary injury.
C) secondary injury.
D) tertiary injury.

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Patient's lung was accidentally punctured while undergoing a cholecystectomy: ________

Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.

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Group medical practices are considered ambulatory facilities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In the hospital setting, medical coders are responsible for assigning which of the following types of codes?

A. CPT B. ICD-9 C. HCPCS D. all of the above

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