A Substance Found in Plasma but Not in Serum Is

question 117

Multiple Choice

A substance found in plasma but not in serum is

• A) fibrinogen
• B) antibodies
• C) formed elements
• D) both a and b above

Identify the correct ICD-10 codes for specific medical scenarios involving infections and diseases.

Understand the application of Z codes in medical coding for administrative, follow-up, examination, and historical purposes.

Differentiate between codes used for principal diagnosis and those that can be listed as additional codes.

Recognize the significance of Apgar scores in coding for newborns and related birth scenarios.

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