Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Contingent Liability

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a contingent liability?

• A) Sales tax obligation
• B) Mortgage obligation
• C) Accounts payable obligation
• D) Pending legal action
• E) Notes obligation

Comprehend and utilize the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List for accurate code selection.

Recognize different types of ICD codes (e.g., Excludes, Includes, NEC, NOS) and their implications.

Understand the coding process for procedures, including those related to diagnostics, treatment, and routine care.

Grasp the significance of coding for healthcare management, including billing and insurance claims.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes but also in the ovaries and adrenal cortex.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical traits that are not directly involved in reproduction but distinguish the sexes, such as breast development in females and beard growth in males.

Primary Sex Characteristics

The main organs and structures directly involved in reproduction.

Menarche

A primary sex characteristic in females; a female’s first menstrual period, which signals the ability to reproduce sexually.