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physician documented the following surgical procedure for treatment of chronic otitis media: “Myringotomy with insertion of ventilating tubes in both ears. Performed under general anesthesia.” What is the correct CPT code assignment for this procedure?

a. 69421–50 b. 69421–LT, 69421–RT c. 69436–50 d. 69433–LT, 69433–RT

During an acidotic state, the kidneys attempt to maintain a normal pH by:

A. excreting bicarbonate. B. retaining bicarbonate. C. retaining hydrogen ions. D. secreting hydrogen ions.