In ICD-10-PCS, the first character of any code is always theĀ  _____

A. Body System
B. Section
C. Body Part
D. Sub-Section


Answer: B

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Assessment of a patient who complains of the sudden onset of chest discomfort reveals a central intravenous catheter to his right upper chest. While assessing this piece of medical equipment, which finding related to the catheter should be of greatest concern to the EMT?

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Another name for the subcutaneous layer of skin is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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