For the following questions, use the ICD-9-CM code book.

Virginia Gravid was having problems breathing. Several diagnostic tests were completed, including a phlebography of the pulmonary veins. This procedure would be coded to which code?

The LAST stage of respiratory compromise, to which the patient will progress if NOT treated, is respiratory _______________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

According to the American Heart Association, if a hypothermic patient who is in cardiac arrest does not respond to initial defibrillation and initial drug therapy, subsequent defibrillation and medication administration should be avoided until the patient's core temperature is about ________ degrees F or higher

A) 86 B) 90 C) 96 D) 80