To locate a code in the CPT index, the coder can look under the affected organ or anatomic site of the condition

A patient who appears dead due to a deep cold-water drowning should be:

a. left at the scene for the medical examiner to pick up. b. transported to a medical facility while being given rescue breathing only. c. transported to a medical facility while being given CPR. d. warmed up prior to transport and then given continuing CPR.

When death occurs in surgery, the surgeon and anesthesia care provider must verify that brain death has occurred; this is called ___________ of death

A. proclamation C. announcement B. certificate D. determination