Why is the higher level of specificity that is possible using ICD-10-CM codes important?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The higher level of specificity and additional detail in the codes allows for greater accuracy in coding, provides more and better data for use in healthcare quality measurement, improves the ability to track and respond to international public health threats, and makes it easier to be in compliance with HIPAA electronic transaction and code set requirements.
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A) central B) peripheral C) lateral D) sagittal
Which of the following is an example of an artifact caused by electrical interference?
a. Patient sneeze b. Patient cough c. AC interference d. DC interference
Which of the following statements regarding the EMT is correct?
A) Manual defibrillation is a skill that all EMTs are required to learn and perform. B) In some states, EMTs are trained in advanced airway management and IV therapy. C) There are far more certified paramedics in the United States than there are EMTs. D) EMTs are licensed and can provide basic life support without medical direction.
When practicing how to stabilize the apparatus, seek out parking lots and roadways that are:
A. free of regular traffic and use that have differences in lateral and longitudinal grades. B. blocked off by local law enforcement specifically for training purposes. C. easily accessible to well-known routes in your district. D. well paved and free of potholes or other defects that could potentially cause damage.