A Patient Is Seen in the Emergency Department with Arteriosclerotic

question 111

Essay

A patient is seen in the emergency department with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease with congestive heart failure. List the ICD-10-CM code(s) required for these two conditions.

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Definitions:

Visceral Peritoneum

The inner layer of the peritoneum that covers the surface of internal organs within the abdominal cavity.

Serous Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that lines certain internal cavities of the body, secreting a serous fluid to reduce friction from muscle movement.

Abdominopelvic Cavity

The combined cavity within the abdominal and pelvic area that houses the majority of the organs of the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems.

Directional Terms

Terms used to describe the locations of structures or movements of the body in relation to other structures or locations.