A medical biller may assign ICD-9, ICD-10, or CPT codes to patient visits

All of the following can be used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis EXCEPT:

a. an elevated potassium level in the sweat. b. an elevated chloride level in the sweat. c. genetic testing of the patient and/or parents. d. chronic lung infections from an early age.

The medical assistant calls the endocrinologist to schedule an appointment for a patient who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. To avoid hypoglycemia in the patient, which of the following appointment times should the medical assistant request?

A. First appointment in the morning B. Last appointment at the end of the day C. Last appointment before lunch D. A mid-afternoon appointment