At Times, the Medical Assistant Must Code A(n) __________ If

question 11

Short Answer

At times, the medical assistant must code a(n) __________ if the physician is not yet sure of the diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Thyroid Hormone

Thyroid hormone includes several hormones produced by the thyroid gland, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which regulate metabolism, energy generation, and developmental growth.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary gland hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism.

Graves Disease

An autoimmune disorder leading to overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in hyperthyroidism.

Pathological Condition

A state of disease or the presence of an underlying disease in an organ or body system.