The following questions will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence.

Mary Berry fell off her bike and was brought in for stitches on her forehead. The wound would not stop bleeding. After the bleeding was controlled, we were able to determine that the laceration was clean and straight, just into the epidermis. It was decided that Dermabond would be a good alternative

to stitches in this case. To code this type of closure, the coder would assign code __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


86.59

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Every blood specimen should be treated as if it were hazardous or ________

Fill in the blank with correct word.

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Which anatomical structure is the soft, gelatinous part of the intervertebral disc, which is sent as specimen after diskectomy?

a. annulus fibrosis b. intervertebral foramina c. nucleus pulposus d. posterior longitudinal ligament

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Certification means that a person has fulfilled requirements of education and performance and meets the standards established by the professional association or government agency that regulates a particular career

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The chamber of the heart forming the apex is the right ventricle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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