This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When coding the procedure removal of foreign body of the thyroid field by incision, the coder would ... (Read 138 times)

cagreen833

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jun 27, 2018
When coding the procedure removal of foreign body of the thyroid field by incision, the coder would reference the main term _________ in the Alphabetic Index.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

When assigning codes for diabetes and its associated conditions, which code must be sequenced first?
 A) diabetes
  B) condition
  C) reason for admission
  D) insulin dependence


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

katieost

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 358
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

removal

Answer to Question 2

A


cagreen833

  • Member
  • Posts: 544
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

miss_1456@hotmail.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 289
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Body plan of a flatworm. Body plan of a flatworm.
Thyroid scan. The right image is the data from a thyroid scan, printed on a superimposed map of the Thyroid scan. The right image is the data from a thyroid scan, printed on a superimposed map of the
Physical examination of the thyroid gland. Physical examination of the thyroid gland.
Coding for immunizations. Coding for immunizations.
Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated Body sites where the peripheral pulse is most easily palpated
What is the contribution of studying wing spot in the field? What is the contribution of studying wing spot in the field?
Video: Fetal Development of the Cardiovascular System

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library