Briefly explain what the subcategory 83.7X, "Reconstruction of Muscle and Tendon," would involve and what would not be included in this subcategory


These procedures involve surgeries that detach and reattach muscles and tendons of locations other than the hand. Arthroplasty would not be included in this subcategory.

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A) high school diploma B) associates degree C) bachelor's degree in health administration D) master's degree in health administration

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A(n) ________ fracture is the result of reaching forward to stop or cushion a fall and is most frequently seen in children and the elderly.

A. epiphyseal B. compression C. Pott's D. Colles'

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A neonate AP chest projection demonstrates the left posterior ribs with greater length than the right posterior ribs. How should the positioning setup be changed to obtain an optimal projec-tion?

a. Angle the central ray cephalically. b. Angle the central ray toward the patient's right side. c. Rotate the left side of the patient closer to the IR. d. Move the central ray toward the patient's left side.

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