Rhonda Came to the ER with the Complaint of Chest

question 9

Multiple Choice

Rhonda came to the ER with the complaint of chest pain and fever. After an examination and testing, Rhonda is diagnosed with sickle-cell thalassemia with acute chest syndrome. What code would you report for this condition?

• A) D57.40
• B) D57.411
• C) D57.412
• D) D57.4811

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Definitions:

Wealth Inequality

The unequal distribution of assets among a population.

Income Quintile

A statistical measure dividing the population into five equal groups based on income levels, to analyze economic inequality.

Gini Ratio

A measure of the income distribution within a population, indicating inequality where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents perfect inequality.

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, leading to disparities in wealth and living standards.