ICD-10-CM presumes a relationship between hypertension and which of the following conditions?
Benign neoplasms are those that spread to adjacent or distan…
Benign neoplasms are those that spread to adjacent or distant sites.
The expulsion or extraction of all or part of the placenta o…
The expulsion or extraction of all or part of the placenta or membrane with an estimated gestation of less than 20 completed weeks is considered an abortive outcome (abortion).
Which of the following statements is true regarding the sele…
Which of the following statements is true regarding the selection of principal diagnosis for neoplastic diseases?
Casting of a non-displaced fracture is coded to which root o…
Casting of a non-displaced fracture is coded to which root operation?
Tumor cells in carcinoma that are undergoing malignant chang…
Tumor cells in carcinoma that are undergoing malignant changes, but are still confined to the point of origin without invasion of the surrounding normal tissue, are referred to as:
Codes for congenital anomalies may only be used on newborn r…
Codes for congenital anomalies may only be used on newborn records.
How should hemorrhagic disorder due to treatment with antico…
How should hemorrhagic disorder due to treatment with anticoagulants like Coumadin or heparin be coded?
A patient with a tooth abscess had a root canal performed an…
A patient with a tooth abscess had a root canal performed and was prescribed clindamycin to treat the infection. On day seven, she developed an itchy rash and hives due to the clindamycin. She was prescribed prednisone to treat the rash and hives. The itchy rash and hives would be considered:
A nurse questions a physician’s order for “tap water enemas…
A nurse questions a physician’s order for “tap water enemas x 3” for a child. Why are tap water enemas avoided in children?