Dr. Jim performed a single-layered closure on a 2.1-cm heavily contaminated hand laceration that required extensive cleaning. What is the appropriate CPT code to assign?

The ________ glands are located in the mouth and produce saliva in response to the sight, smell, taste or mental images of food

a. parathyroid b. thyroid c. salivary d. pineal

Which of the following BEST defines a surgical repair?

A. An important surgical procedure that may be postponed for a limited number of days but must be performed to prevent further deterioration of the patient's condition B. A surgical procedure that is very important for the patient's health C. A surgical procedure that is essential in order to save the life of the patient D. A surgical procedure that restores or reconstructs a specific part of the human anatomy