What Is the Function of an Add-On Code

question 25

Multiple Choice

What is the function of an add-on code?

• A)identifies those services that are provided with a more major service
• B)indicates additional body-surface measurements, such as an additional 10%
• C)identifies a code that is never used alone
• D)serves as a primary code under certain conditions

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Definitions:

Priority Assessment

The process of determining the importance of patient's problems or needs to establish a sequence for nursing or medical interventions.

Dehydration

Excessive loss of water from the body tissues accompanied by a disturbance of body electrolytes.

Blood Pressure

The pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, indicating heart and vascular health.

Psychological Stress

A condition arising when an individual perceives a discrepancy between the demands of a situation and their capacity to meet those demands, resulting in anxiety or other stress-related symptoms.