What Is the Difference Between the Code for a Soft

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the code for a soft tissue abscess in the Musculoskeletal System subsection and the codes for abscess in the Integumentary System subsection?

• A)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection is used only when the abscess is in the bone.
• B)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection is associated with deep tissue possibly to the bone.
• C)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection does not require debridement of the abscess.
• D)The code in the Integumentary System subsection may include the bone.

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Definitions:

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the strength of a phenomenon, used to ascertain the practical significance of research findings.

Statistically Significant

A determination that a result from data analysis has a low probability of occurring by chance, indicating a meaningful difference or relationship.

Practical Importance

Refers to the relevance and applicability of an idea, research finding, or theory to real-world situations.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies a single value as representative of an entire distribution of data, commonly using the mean, median, or mode.