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To access the digital ICD-10-PCS codebook from the NTC Library, click on the following link: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/ntcwisconsin-ebooks/reader.action?docID=7287721 (this will take you to the ICD-10-PCS e-codebook on the library site)

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Java String objects are mutable.

Procedural abstraction allows us to introduce new operations.

Why did the Romans regard Carthage as a threat?

Which of the following are true about specifications (select all correct answer(s) and no incorrect answer(s) to get credit)?

Preconditions and postconditions can be used to implement abstraction by specification.

  A five-vessel coronary artery bypass using one artery and four vein grafts. Code(s): ____________________  

Mrs. Jones (same patient as previous question) has been hospitalized for five days on the cardiology unit of XYZ Hospital.  During Dr. Nickel’s visit on day 5, it was determined that the patient was not responding to the new medication Dr. Nickel ordered for the PVCs.  As a result, Dr. Nickel requests that Dr. Tait, a cardiologist render an opinion regarding her care.  Dr. Tait spends time reviewing her records, performing a detailed history and exam, and using moderate medical decision making.  Dr. Tait reviews the limited data available and after considering a limited number of management options, orders medication to control the patient’s PVCs.  He thanks Dr. Nickel for involving him in Mrs. Jones care and states that if she can be of any further assistance to please contact him. What is/are the appropriate E/M code(s) for Dr. Tait’s services? Code(s):_____________________  

A five-vessel coronary artery bypass using two arteries and three vein grafts. Code(s): ____________________