_______, or tapping or striking the body, is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Percussion

Percussion is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin.

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A) Medications taken for ADD/ADHD B) Iron-containing vitamins C) Hydrocarbons D) Alcohol

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ICD-10-PCS codes use a(n) __________ for its 7-character alphanumeric codes, which means a value from each of 7 hierarchies (positions) is assigned to construct a code

a. general equivalence mapping b. informational modifier c. multiaxial structure d. prospective payment system

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