Which one of the following pieces of equipment would the EMT need to obtain a patient's vital signs?

The first step in assigning an ICD-9-CM code is to a. locate the code in the Tabular List. b. match the code description in the Tabular List with the diagnosis in the patient's medical record

c. identify the first-listed diagnosis. d. list all diagnosis codes (up to four) on the insurance claim form.

A patient complains of chest pain but denies any difficulty breathing. The lack of difficulty breathing is considered:

A) pertinent medical history. B) a pertinent negative. C) superfluous information. D) a relevant finding.