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D2AR0N

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What is the general surgical term for a procedure that involves surgically cutting and then withdrawing fluid from the skin?
 A) escharotomy
  B) debridement
  C) fulguration
  D) incision and drainage

Question 2

Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
 
  Acquired equinus deformity of foot



briezy

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

736.72



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