Which of the following is true of the decimal point in ICD-10-CM codes?
A) It is mandatory after the 3rd character on all codes.
B) It is only used when coding for burns.
C) It is mandatory after the 2nd character on all codes.
D) It is always placed after the first number in the code.
A
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a. Dose and quantity b. Product selection permitted c. SIG code d. Drug name and strength
Your patient is a toddler who was burned when he accidentally pulled the cord of a deep fryer sitting on a countertop and spilled hot oil on his head and back. He has burns to the back half of his head, as well as his entire back. What percentage of total body surface area does this account for?
A) 40 B) 36 C) 27 D) 18