The Rules That Govern Coding in Various Health Care Settings

question 12

Multiple Choice

The rules that govern coding in various health care settings are:

• A)variable
• B)static
• C)unchanging
• D)nationally established

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Definitions:

Hypoventilation

A state of insufficient ventilation leading to an increase in blood carbon dioxide levels, which can disrupt the body's acid-base balance.

Rebreathing

Rebreathing is the process of inhaling the air that has been exhaled, which can lead to an increase in carbon dioxide and a decrease in oxygen levels in the body.

Bicarbonate Ions

Chemical ions (HCO3-) that act as a major component of the blood's buffering system, helping to maintain the body's pH balance.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a vital role in regulating pH in the blood.