A Patient Had a Clot in the Right Common Carotid

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient had a clot in the right common carotid artery. The physician ordered a percutaneous infusion of streptokinase to dissolve the clot. What is the correct code?

• A) 3E05317
• B) 3E053RZ
• C) 30E53GC
• D) 30E53PZ

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Definitions:

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