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List three functions of the spleen.

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Jim Jacko presents to the emergency room for a chest X-ray due to cough and fever. The radiology report, which is present at the time of coding, confirms pneumonia. The diagnosis(es) of __________ would be selected for billing.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The spleen: 1. filters microorganisms and other material from the blood.
2. forms lymphocytes and monocytes.
3. removes and destroys worn-out red blood cells.
4. stores erythrocytes.
5. balances the amount of red blood cells and plasma in circulation.

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pneumonia


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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