Code Linkage Refers to the Connection Between The

question 93

Multiple Choice

Code linkage refers to the connection between the:

• A) procedure and modifier.
• B) diagnosis and procedure.
• C) diagnosis and symptom.
• D) HCPCS Level I and Level II codes.

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Definitions:

Urobilinogenuria

A condition characterized by an increased level of urobilinogen in the urine, which may indicate liver dysfunction or hemolytic disease.

Cirrhosis

A chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of liver tissue with fibrosis, scar tissue, and regenerative nodules, leading to loss of liver function.

Kidney Stones

Hard mineral and acid salt deposits that form inside the kidneys and can cause pain when passing through the urinary tract.

Congestive Heart Failure

A condition in which the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased, leading to symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and fluid buildup.