To identify that a procedure was performed on the thumb of the left hand, the coder would select the modifier:

A) L1.
B) LA.
C) F1.
D) FA.


D) FA.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The vertebral column or spine consists of 28 bones

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The ________ prosthesis is placed into the scrotal sac after hemostasis has been secured

A. testicular B. insertion

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The sender must choose the best way to convert the idea(s) or message(s) into words, diagrams, graphs, reports, and so on. This conversion process is called the _____ message.?

A)transcribing? B) translating C) encoding D) encrypting

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