Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) The term encounter refers to any occurrence of patient care, regardless of the setting in which it is provided.
2) The primary diagnosis is the main reason for the outpatient visit or encounter.
3) The treatment provided for a particular condition is known as its manifestation.
4) A medical office specialist should always code to the highest level of specificity.
5) Parentheses are used to enclose supplementary words that may be present or absent in a
statement of disease without affecting the code assignment.
1) TRUE
2) TRUE
3) FALSE
4) TRUE
5) TRUE
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is attached to the IV additive post of an IV bag?
Vented adapter Female adapter Spike adapter Male adapter
Postpartum eclampsia is characterized by:
A. hypertension that develops immediately before delivery. B. a history of seizures before pregnancy occurred. C. a sudden drop in blood pressure following delivery. D. seizures within 24 hours following delivery of a baby.
The only U.S. guidelines specifically addressing ambulance vehicles are the ____ specifications.
A. KKK B. ASA C. NPA D. AMD