Which Statement Is NOT True About the Size and Shape

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the size and shape of the thyroid gland?

• A) The right lobe often is slightly larger than the left lobe.
• B) Shorter, obese patients tend to have oval lateral lobes measuring less than 3.5 cm.
• C) Tall, thin patients have elongated lateral lobes that can measure up to 7 to 8 cm in the longitudinal plane.
• D) Thyroid gland measurements have a wide range of variability.

Recognize the different components of CPT codes and their formatting.

Distinguish between various reasons for medical coding adjustments such as downcoding.

Comprehend the purpose and application of add-on codes.

Understand the levels of patient history and their impact on coding.

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Data Analysis

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Testing Hypotheses

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Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research and experimentation characterized by observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusions.

Observing Some Phenomenon

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