What Is the Correct Code for a Patient Who Has

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the correct code for a patient who has a carbuncle of the chest wall?

• A) L02.222
• B) L02.223
• C) L02.232
• D) L02.233

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Definitions:

Phagocytosis

The process by which a cell engulfs particles such as bacteria or cellular debris to digest them.

Antigens

Substances (often proteins) on the surface of cells, viruses, fungi, or bacteria that the immune system recognizes and targets.

Lymphatic Capillaries

Small, thin-walled vessels that are the starting point of the lymphatic system, responsible for the absorption of interstitial fluid and its return to the bloodstream.

Autoimmune Diseases

Conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.