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A patient came into the ED following a car accident. Examination revealed the following: Vitals: Temperature 98.8; Respirations 24, shallow; BP 101/54; GCS 13. The ED doctor noted the patient would open her eyes to pain, but as the examination continued and questions were asked, the patient responded with inappropriate words. It was also noted that the patient had abnormal flexion. The patient had a CT scan of the head, since a large gash was seen on the forehead, and a subdural hematoma was identified. What discrepancy is noted in this documentation?

Choose the correct secondary diagnosis code(s) that apply.

A patient comes in for an outpatient EGD with biopsy. While in recovery following the procedure, the patient begins complaining of severe chest pain and is taken to the cardiac catheterization lab. A left heart catheterization with coronary angiography is performed and a stent is inserted into the left circumflex artery. Additionally, an atherectomy of the left anterior descending artery is performed. The patient is placed in observation overnight and discharged the next day. What CPT procedure code(s), sequencing, and modifiers apply?

A patient is admitted with chest pain. Labs and EKG indicate an acute inferior wall MI. Home medications include furosemide, insulin, and rosuvastatin. Documentation in the H&P notes the patient’s history of type 1 diabetes and hyperlipidemia. During hospitalization weight gain was noted along with swelling of the lower legs and reduced ejection fraction. Furosemide dosage was increased. Which of the following diagnoses might the lead the coding professional to query the attending physician?

Which of the following types of electrical stimulation requires that you use two seperate sets of electrodes?

Which of the following contraindications should be checked for prior to the application of cryotherapy in any form?

Which of the following therapeutic modalities eliminates all inflammation and suppresses healing?

The electrodes from lead A have an area of 20 square inches, the electrodes from lead B have an area of 4 square inches. This type of application set up would be considered:

Larger nerves have a lower threshold of excitability to electrical stimulation. Superficial nerves are more easily stimulated than deeper nerves.

A patient with a recent scar tissue can safely receive Iontophoresis treatment.