Dr. Jones completed a partial vulvectomy on Mary Smith. The term partial, as it relates to vulvectomy codes, is defined in the CPT manual as removal of ____.?
A)?the skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue
B)?the skin and deep subcutaneous tissue
C)?less than 80% of the vulvar area
D)?more than 80% of the vulvar area
C
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You are caring for a patient who refuses treatment and transport. However, you are unsure whether he is capable of a rational decision. You should:
A) transport the patient anyway. B) have the patient sign a refusal form. C) consult with medical direction. D) have a family member sign the refusal form.
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When coding an MRI, the coder would look for _____ in the alphabetic index.
A. MRI B. imaging, magnetic C. magnetic resonance imaging D. resonance imaging
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