When is semen analysis NOT performed?

A patient receiving mechanical ventilation is about to receive medication delivered via an MDI. Where should the therapist place the spacer, and when should the MDI be actuated?

A. Place the spacer anywhere along the inspiratory limb, and actuate the MDI at the end of inspiration. B. Place the spacer in the inspiratory side of the ventilator circuit at the Y, and actuate the MDI at end-exhalation. C. Place the spacer near the elbow connector, and actuate the MDI anytime during the ventilatory cycle. D. Place the spacer along the inspiratory limb about 50 cm from the elbow connector, and actuate the MDI during inspiration.

Because the CPT is the primary coding manual for the billing office, the ____________________for each section should be understood by all billers

a. general guidelines b. methods of coding c. modifiers d. summary