What Are the Correct Codes for a Patient with Glossopharyngeal

question 5

Multiple Choice

What are the correct codes for a patient with glossopharyngeal neuralgia and bilateral CTS?

• A) G52.0, G56.00
• B) G52.1, G56.00
• C) G52.0, G56.01, G56.02
• D) G52.1, G56.01, G56.02

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Definitions:

Autorhythmic

Spontaneous and periodic—for example, in smooth muscle, spontaneous (without nervous or hormonal stimulation) and periodic contractions.

Cardiac Muscle

A type of involuntary striated muscle found exclusively in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle tissue that is attached to bones, enabling voluntary movement of the body through contraction and relaxation.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle tissue found in the walls of hollow organs (such as intestines and blood vessels) that contracts involuntarily, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.