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ETearle

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A chalazion is sometimes referred to as which of the following?
 A) meibomian cyst
  B) tarsal cyst
  C) both a and b
  D) neither a or b

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Tom Smith presents to the office today complaining of dizziness and swelling in the front part of his neck. This is the second time he has presented for these same symptoms. An exam reveals an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Tests from a previous visit show elevated TSH levels, and a CT scan shows a multinodular goiter. These findings were reviewed with the patient, and levothyroxine was prescribed to decrease the goiter size. Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM code(s) using an ICD-9-CM codebook.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

241.1



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