Author Question: When a scope is passed through more than one body area, the code for the endoscope should identify ... (Read 66 times)

Tirant22 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

When a scope is passed through more than one body area, the code for the endoscope should identify which of the following?
A) closest placement of the scope
B) all of the areas viewed
C) the furthest placement of the scope
D) the area with the most diseased area identified

Question 2

Bertha Black has experienced an abrupt onset of high fever, rash, vomiting, and diarrhea. Lab findings reveal a streptococcus bacterial infection. Her provider has ruled out other causes of the symptoms and has determined that Bertha has toxic shock syndrome. Which of the following codes would be used? Select the proper sequence.

040. 82 Toxic Shock Syndrome
041.00 Streptococcus
041.10 Staphylococcus
780.60 Fever
782.1 Rash
787.91 Diarrhea
A) 041.00, 040.82
B) 040.82, 041.00
C) 040.82, 041.00, 780.60, 782.1, and 787.91
D) 040.82