An Immigrant from China Needs a Colonic Resection but Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

An immigrant from China needs a colonic resection but is anxious and reluctant about surgery. This patient usually follows traditional Chinese health practices. Which comment by the nurse would most likely reduce the patient's anxiety and reluctance?

• A) "Surgery will help rebalance the yin and yang forces and return you to harmony."
• B) "The surgery we are recommending will help you achieve final transformation."
• C) "I know this is new to you, but you can trust us to take very good care of you."
• D) "If you would like, we could investigate using acupuncture to help control pain."

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.

Know where to find information about modifiers and their appropriate use in the CPT manual.

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Definitions:

Tobacco Use

The act of smoking or ingesting tobacco products, which is a major risk factor for various diseases.

Preventable Cause

A preventable cause refers to a factor or condition that can be avoided to prevent a disease, accident, or other undesirable outcomes.

Disease

A condition that disrupts normal physiological functions, often characterized by specific signs and symptoms, and can be caused by factors such as pathogens, genetic mutations, and environmental stress.

Swim Bladders

Air-filled sacs in some fish that help control buoyancy and maintain stability in the water.