Assign the Pathology Code for the Following

question 19

Short Answer

Assign the pathology code for the following. A patient is seen in the office for a vasectomy. A section of vas deferens is received at the lab in sterile solution. Gross and microscopic examination is performed.

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Definitions:

Physical Health

The overall condition of an individual's body, including the absence of disease and the state of physical fitness.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a response (increases in frequency) because it is followed by the removal of a (presumably) unpleasant stimulus.

Control of Antecedents

The management or manipulation of factors that precede and potentially trigger certain behaviors or reactions, used as a strategy in behavior modification.

Decrease a Response

A reduction in the intensity, frequency, or effectiveness of a response to a stimuli or situation.