What Is the Cardinal Indication of a Pheochromocytoma

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the cardinal indication of a pheochromocytoma?

• A) Significant hypertension
• B) Extreme nausea
• C) Abdominal pain
• D) Edema in the legs

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Definitions:

Provider's Coding

The process by which healthcare providers specify diagnostic and treatment codes for patient care, used for billing and record-keeping purposes.

Retrospective Payment

is a method of payment in which charges are based on actual costs incurred, typically analyzed and paid after the service has been provided.

Fee-For-Service

A payment model where services are unbundled and paid for separately, commonly used in healthcare.

Point-Of-Service

A term used in healthcare to describe the location and moment when a patient receives medical services or treatment.