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sammy

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Which of the following is the BEST definition of activities of daily living?
 
  A. The activities necessary for an independent person to perform in order to live alone, including, but not limited to, grooming oneself, feeding oneself, cooking, and getting dressed
  B. One of a variety of healthcare facilities that provides same-day care for the patient
  C. the standardized protocols intended to assess and measure the patient's progress, ability, and function throughout the patient's stay in the nursing facility
  D. refers to the inclusion of any services provided to the patient during the entire process of discharging the patient from observation care status

Question 2

A 13-year-old boy suffers a fall on a balance beam and experiences immediate, severe abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. He is taken to the emergency room, where the physician documents a detailed history and physical examination and a medical decision making of moderate complexity. The physician admits the patient into the hospital to rule out diaphragmatic injury. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99218
  B. 99221
  C. 99224
  D. 99231



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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