The following questions will require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to complete the sentence.

It was determined upon examination of Mr. Smith that a resection of prostatic tissue would be performed using a scope inserted into the urethra. The procedure would be coded to procedure code __________

A woman who is six months pregnant and experiencing back pain should be placed on a backboard and then placed in a toboggan in which of the following positions?

a. In a supine position b. Positioned on her left side c. With her head uphill d. With her head downhill

Excess inflammation and serous discharge from the wound is a sign of surgical __________________

A. site infection C. site dehiscence B. incision healing D. site drainage