When an organism is stated as resistant to antibiotics or other drugs, what should the coder do?
A) Always use two codes–one for the organism, and one for the resistance.
B) Report the resistance with a combination code that identifies the organism and its resistance, if one is available.
C) Query the physician to find out which code(s) to use.
D) Use a code from the Table of Drugs and Chemicals in addition to the infection code.
B
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Which of these statements is most correct regarding the difference between respiration and ventilation?
A) Ventilation describes the absorption of O2 into the cells, while ventilation is the excretion of CO2 from the cells B) Ventilation describes the exchange of gases at the cellular level, while respiration describes the same process between the lungs and the external environment C) Respiration describes the exchange of O2 and CO2, while ventilation describes the movement of air that carries them into and out of the body D) Respiration and ventilation are similar terms that both describe normal and healthy breathing in the living organism
The health information manager and the ________ work closely to ensure a fully operational, secure electronic health record that meets the needs of all users within the facility?
A. Chief Operating Officer B. Information Technology Manager/Officer C. Chief Executive Officer D. Chief Financial Officer