Sally Smith Is Reviewing an Inpatient Record for Coding

question 10

Multiple Choice

Sally Smith is reviewing an inpatient record for coding. She notes that the face sheet, diagnostic testing reports, and discharge summary contain different diagnoses. What should she do to code the diagnoses?

• A) Use the diagnoses on the face sheet.
• B) Select all the diagnoses on all three forms of documentation.
• C) Use the diagnoses on the discharge summary.
• D) Query the provider for clarification.

Comprehend the process of neural transmission, including the role of ions and the concept of action potential.

Identify the historical significance of phrenology and its relation to the concept of localization of function in the brain.

Appreciate the concept of neural plasticity and its implications for brain function and behavior.

Recognize the importance of biological psychology and its approach to studying the links between biology and behavior.

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Definitions:

Outdoor Temperature

The temperature of the air outside, which can vary widely depending on the weather, time of day, and geographic location.

Association

A relationship or link between two or more variables, where changes in one variable correspond to changes in the other.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages.

Infant Mortality

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given region or period.