Describe the sequencing of the codes when a person is admitted for a condition unrelated to his or her substance abuse but is a substance abuser

When a patient is admitted for a condition unrelated to his or her substance abuse but is a substance abuser, the code for the unrelated condition should be sequenced first.

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The _______ _________ is ultimately in charge of counting and prioritizing patients.

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

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Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of O2? 1. O2 is flammable. 2. O2 accelerates the rate of combustion. 3. Increased O2 concentration accelerates the rate of combustion

a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3

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