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Combine the sentences by using a RELATIVE CLAUSE. Write the full new sentence. Remember to add commas if necessary. I graduated from college in 1987. It was much cheaper to attend university then. 

CC: Patient is here to discuss catapress Rx and also patient has a nonproductive cough, nasal drainage and sinus congestion/pressure. Symptoms for a few days. Subjective HPI: She is back on her Catapress patch and doing well Earwax, used Debrox Cough, wheezing and nasal congestion for a few days ROS: Time Spent: 0:00:53 Start Stop Reset Constitutional: Denies symptoms other than stated above. ENMT: Denies ENMT symptoms other than stated above. Cardiovascular: Denies chest pain, edema and palpitations. Respiratory: Denies symptoms other than stated above. Gastrointestinal: Denies gastrointestinal symptoms. Genitourinary: Denies urinary symptoms. Psych: Stable w/o acute changes. Current Meds: Lancets, Onetouch Test Strips, Citalopram Hydrobromide 40 mg, Simvastatin 40 mg, Glipizide 10 mg, Metformin HCL 1000 mg, Benztropine Mesylate 1 mg, One Touch Glucose Monitor, Catapres-TTS- 1 0.1 mg/24hr Allergies: NKDA Social History: Marital status: Single. Lives in an assisted living facility. Personal Habits: Cigarette Use: None. Alcohol: Denies alcohol use. Drug Use: Denies Drug Use. Daily Caffeine: Consumes on average 4 sodas per day. Reviewed, no changes. Objective BP: 124/72. Pulse: 88. T: 97.7. RR: 20. HT: 63″ 5’3″, WT: 2091b Constitutional: No signs of apparent distress present. ENMT: Tympanic membranes: not visible due to impacted cerumen. Congestion of the nasal mucosae. Posterior pharynx is normal. Neck: Palpation reveals no lymphadenopathy. Thyroid exhibits no thyromegaly. No JVD. Respiratory: Respiration rate is normal. Auscultate good airflow. Mild expiratory wheezes appreciated over the lungs bilaterally. CV: Rate is regular. Rhythm is regular. No heart murmur appreciated. Extremities: No clubbing, cyanosis or edema. Abdomen: Abdomen Is Benign. Musculoskeletal: Walks with a normal gait. Skin: Skin is warm and dry. Psych: Patient’s attitude is cooperative. No apparent anxiety, depression, or agitation. Patient shows good eye contact. Patient had increased cough response with attempted irrigation which subsided immediately. Assessment #1: J06.9 URI Upper Respiratory Infections Acute Unspecified Sites Plan for #1: Med Current: Zithromax Z-Pak 250 mg as directed Proventil HFA108 mcg/act 2 puff q 4h pm Assessment #2: E11.9 Diabetes Mellitus W/O Complication Type II or Unspecified Controlled Plan for #2: Med Current: Glipizide 10 mg 1 po bid Metformin HCL 1000 mg 1 po bid Lab: Diabetic Panel Follow-up: after lab work Assessment #3: H61.23 Impacted Cerumen Plan for #3: Referral: ENT referral After the coder reviews the documentation, which codes are recommended to be reported that will affect the HCC risk adjustment value? I. J06.9 II. E11.9 III. H61.23

Which statement is TRUE regarding hierarchies?

ANESTHESIA: General. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Diabetic ulcer right upper thigh with exposed fat layer. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Diabetic ulcer right upper thigh with exposed fat layer. PROCEDURE: Debridement of ulcer, right upper thigh. INDICATIONS: This 76 year-old female has developed an ulcer on the upper right thigh. She is here for debridement. The patient has a current history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: Under general laryngeal mask anesthesia, the patient was placed in left lateral decubitus position and the right lateral thigh and hip was appropriately prepped and draped. Sharp Mayo scissor dissection was used to debride skin, subcutaneous tissue and excise the edges of the wound down to the tensor fascia. Some undermining with fat necrosis was also debrided. It was covered with gauze and a dressing. She tolerated the procedure well. Select the diagnosis code(s).

Identify the flower part marked “C”

A 66 year-old male patient with AIDS presents with new onset of shortness of breath. Tests confirm the patient has pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Select the appropriate diagnosis code(s).

Using the information provided below, which statement is TRUE: HCC Question Practice test #1.png  

Which risk adjustment model is used by Medicaid programs?

Retrospective audits should include the following attributes: I. Provider signatures II. Supporting documentation of the patient’s diagnoses III. DOS

Which of the following are reported by a provider for beneficiaries in a Medicare Advantage Plan?  I. Nature of the presenting problem II. Resolved conditions that have been treated in the past III. Family history for all conditions IV. All chronic conditions