When the words see condition follow a main term, the coder should look under:
a. condition.
b. the condition.
c. the body system.
d. the organ system.
Answer: b
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A) gather medical information from the family. B) perform a rapid head-to-toe exam. C) obtain a medical history from the patient. D) repeat the primary assessment.
Common reference books for medical billers include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. the Merrik book. b. a medical dictionary. c. the PDR. d. various coding manuals.
Collecting urine from a pediatric patient can be a challenge, so the method of choice is often ________.
A. catheterization B. an adhesive urine specimen bag C. clean-catch midstream D. a 24-hour specimen
The midsagittal plane divides the body into:
A. right and left sides. B. the top and bottom. C. the front and back. D. the peripheral regions.