A Patient Is Admitted for Right THR for Seropositive Hip

question 43

Short Answer

A patient is admitted for right THR for seropositive hip rheumatoid arthritis. The patient has a past medical history of CVA and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The patient has an open total hip replacement (ceramic on ceramic prosthesis) and on day 1 is transfused with two autologous units of red blood cells via peripheral vein. Coder queries physician regarding the reason for the blood transfusion, and the physician documents acute blood loss anemia. __________

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Definitions:

BTU Rating

A measurement of thermal energy that indicates the heat output of an appliance or heating system, where one BTU represents the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Level of Insulation

The extent or thickness of insulating materials used in a structure to reduce heat transfer and improve energy efficiency.

Exposure

The extent to which an individual or organization is open to risk, often financially or in terms of health and safety.

Floor Plan

A drawing of the layout and the dimensions of rooms.