For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given

Skilled nursing facility note:
This 89-year-old woman is being seen today because she is complaining of increased discomfort and pain. Examination reveals no significant findings. She is diagnosed with lipoma of the left kidney. It is her wish to be comfortable but to receive no treatment for the lipoma. I discussed with her the need to increase her pain medications, but at this time she has refused. She will remain on comfort care.


214.3

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A) retroperitoneal. B) peritoneum. C) extraperitoneal. D) midline.

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A latent health effect is manifested when

a. an injury, disease, or death that is caused by exposure to a substance develops rapidly and quickly comes to a crisis. b. an injury, disease, or death that is caused by exposure to a substance develops slowly over a few days, weeks, or longer periods. c. an injury or disease of relatively short duration is caused by exposure to a substance and from which recovery occurs rapidly. d. an injury or disease caused by exposure to a substance occurs only after an extensive time period has passed.

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What is the trigger variable for the Respironics BiPAP Focus?

a. Time c. Volume b. Flow d. Pressure

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A(n) ____________________ also can alert you to information that is needed for your computer program

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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