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crazycityslicker

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A(n) __________ is completed using a scope that is inserted into the urethra to resect prostate tissue.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

This male patient is three days post-op. At the time of his surgery he had an indwelling catheter. He is complaining of pain in the testes. Exam: The testes appear swollen. Assessment: The symptoms are a result of an infection that is undetermined at this time. Orchitis and epididymitis are present. Plan: Ten-day course of ceftriaxone. Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for this encounter.



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Answer to Question 1

transurethral prostatectomy

Answer to Question 2

604.90



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