In ICD-9 the ________ codes are used to identify encounters for reasons other than illness or injury and can be used either as a primary code for an encounter or as an additional code.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
V
V codes identify encounters for reasons other than illness or injury, such as annual checkups, immunizations, and normal childbirth.
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Which of the following statements concerning the use of helicopters in rural EMS is TRUE?
A) Helicopters should only be used when a short extrication time is anticipated. B) In some instances, it may be more efficient to transport patients by ground. C) Helicopter transport is contraindicated for the patient suffering from altitude sickness. D) The best use of helicopter transport is for the patient in traumatic cardiac arrest.
Which code represents repair of the anomalous coronary artery from pulmonary artery origin (Takeuchi procedure)?
a. 33500 b. 33502 c. 33505 d. 33506
The lateral c-spine image should properly demonstrate:
all of these answers apply the spinous processes in profile the zygapophyseal joints anterior to posterior alignment of the c-spine
A ______ can decrease negativity in team decision making. ?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word