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

Author Question: HCPCS stands for the Healthcare Common Professional Coding System. Indicate whether the statement ... (Read 81 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
on: Jun 27, 2018
HCPCS stands for the Healthcare Common Professional Coding System.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Patient is admitted from the physician's office for IV hydration. Patient is 3 weeks into chemotherapy for breast cancer of the lower outer quadrant and has not been able to keep foods or fluid down. Patient has lost 10 pounds and is clearly dehydrated. Which code is sequenced as principal diagnosis?
 A) encounter for chemotherapy
  B) dehydration
  C) breast cancer
  D) admission for IV hydration


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

meryzewe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

B


PhilipSeeMore

  • Member
  • Posts: 561
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bulacsom

  • Member
  • Posts: 329
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Did you know?

Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.

Did you know?

The most destructive flu epidemic of all times in recorded history occurred in 1918, with approximately 20 million deaths worldwide.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.

A classification system for living and extinct organisms. A classification system for living and extinct organisms.
external structure of female reproductive system external structure of female reproductive system
The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Taurus. These stars share a common mo The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars in the constellation of Taurus. These stars share a common mo
Motion of the barycenter of the Solar System relative to the Sun Motion of the barycenter of the Solar System relative to the Sun
human nervous system human nervous system
Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A nodule is a larger papule; acne ... Common skin signs are often evidence of an illness or disorder. A nodule is a larger papule; acne ...
Video: Bacteriophage (Virus) - Mice Experiment

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library