On the evening of February 14th, Patient B presented to the emergency room after falling off the second story balcony. Patient is in severe respiratory distress due to a collection of fluid and blood within the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. Physician orders an emergent placement of a thoracostomy tube (zero global surgery days) to drain the bloody fluid from the pleural cavity. Patient's
condition stabilizes. Which of the following modifiers is the MOST appropriate for the emergency department E/M service?
A. Modifier 57
B. Modifier 24
C. Modifier 25
D. Modifier 32
C
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a. Possible due to chemical cues from Schwann cells b. Impossible due to genetic factors within the neurons c. Impossible due to blocking by the endoneurium d. Possible but very rare
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Which one of the following asks about the "E" in a SAMPLE history?
A) Have you ever experienced this pain before? B) Have you ever been transported by EMS before? C) What were you doing when you starting feeling sick? D) Is there anyone we should notify about your illness?
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