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Shelles

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A procedure that joins two or more vertebrae to immobilize part of the spine is called what?
 A) repair
  B) immobilization
  C) spinal fusion
  D) arthrodesis

Question 2

For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statement given.
 
  Stage 3 decubitus ulceration of the lower back



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

707.03, 707.23



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