The Provider Notes, "For the Last Three Months I Have

question 13

Short Answer

The provider notes, "For the last three months I have been seeing this patient who has had recurring bouts of ear inflammation and infection. Examination of the left ear now shows stenosis of the external ear canal with no infection or inflammation at this time. However, the recurrent infections are the cause of the stenosis." The correct codes(s) for this case is (are) _________________________.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemisphere

One of the two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions, with the left hemisphere often associated with logical reasoning and the right with creative processes.

Field Of Vision

The area an individual can see surrounding them while keeping their eyes fixed in one position.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body.

Plasticity

The capacity of the brain to undergo changes and adjust through experiences, which encompasses neural development and the creation of new neural links.