Many of the Inflammatory Mediators Produced by Tissue Macrophages at Sites

question 9

Multiple Choice

Many of the inflammatory mediators produced by tissue macrophages at sites of infection act on the endothelial cells lining the blood vessel walls. An exception to this is (are) the:

• A) Cytokines that induce increased vascular permeability
• B) Chemokines that induce directed migration of blood monocytes
• C) Cytokines that induce increased expression of adhesion molecules
• D) TNF produced by tissue-resident sensor cells
• E) Bradykinin produced that causes pain

Comprehend the purpose and application of add-on codes.

Understand the levels of patient history and their impact on coding.

Know where to find information about modifiers and their appropriate use in the CPT manual.

Grasp the significance of patient history and medical decision-making in selecting E/M codes.

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