For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given
Inpatient physician visit of 5/5/XX
Patient admitted two days ago because of extreme nausea and vomiting that were not controlled, thus the patient became dehydrated. Patient was started on IV and has been rehydrated with no vomiting since last evening. Patient has a history of having a blood transfusion. Lab results received today include a positive finding of hepatitis B. Upon examination, the patient's liver is enlarged and is tender when touched. Interferon was ordered, and plan of care was discussed with patient. Will reevaluate in the A.M. to determine whether patient will be discharged on 5/6/XX.
070.30
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A) blood products. B) colloids. C) crystalloids. D) oxygen-carrying fluids.
Patsy Pandle had a fibrous structure in the muscle and connective tissue of the abdomen. It turned out to be adhesions from prior surgery. The correct code to assign for the removal of these adhesions would be what?
A) 83.83 B) 83.91 C) 83.94 D) 83.87