In the outpatient setting, the __________ diagnosis is reported to reflect the reason for the encounter

a. first-listed
b. primary
c. principal
d. sign or symptom


a

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How are the documentation requirements for the general multi-system physical examination presented in the "1997 Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management"?

a. The documentation requirements are presented in the form of specific clinical elements, which are each identified by a bullet. b. The documentation requirements are presented in the form of organ systems and body areas. c. The documentation requirements are presented in the form of the physician's documentation of the physical examination. d. The documentation requirements are presented in the form of the preprinted questionnaire completed by the patient.

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The process of scrambling and encoding electronic data to prevent it from being read by unauthorized users is known as:

A. encryption. B. coding. C. translation. D. transcription.

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What is a common etiology of ITP in children?

a. Tooth extraction b. Easy bruising syndrome c. Vasculitis d. Chickenpox

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What are the four components of a patient history?

What will be an ideal response?

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