Which is NOT a key criteria for abstracting a digestive system endoscopy procedure?
A) anatomical site treated
B) access or approach used
C) farthest site reached
D) type of anastomosis
D
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Which of the following are likely to occur when suctioning a newborn's airway?
A) Hypoxia, tachycardia B) Hypoxia, bradycardia C) Hypoxia, ventricular fibrillation D) Vagal stimulation, tachycardia
Which of the following laws focuses on the protection of humans, animals, and the environment by reducing and eliminating pollution?
a. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act b. Occupational Safety and Health Act c. Drug Regulation Reform Act d. Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Palliative care
A) relieves or alleviates symptoms without curing B) includes supportive services C) usually includes surgical procedures in an effort to cure the disease D) is provided by the family
When assigning codes from Chapter 15, "Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period," of the ICD-9-CM, a coder should assign codes for conditions that require treatment or further investigation, __________, or require resource utilization
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word