Exam 12: Medicine

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Administration of allergenic extracts as antigens at periodic intervals

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Blood is cleansed by using solution introduced into the peritoneal cavity.

Patient presents to her primary care physician without a scheduled appointment with chest pain and shortness of breath. She collapsed in the waiting room and the physician performed CPR. Patient was then transported to the hospital.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Performance & evaluation of cutaneous and mucous membrane tests

It doesn't matter that some immunizations are combined into one injection when a code for the injection is assigned, because two codes are required regardless.

Toddler accidentally ingests grandmother's heart medication and is taken to the ER. Child is given ipecac to promote vomiting.

Multiple codes for the same date of service are unlikely to be chosen from the Medicine chapter.

Patient is going out of the country and is seen by the nurse to update his vaccinations. He is given a tetanus shot and sent on his way.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Preparation intended for active immunologic prophylaxis

Which of the following would allow a -59 modifier to be used?

Add-on codes are exempt from the use of modifier -51.

A service that is rarely performed, unusual, or new may require a(n) _________________________ in determining medical appropriateness of the service.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Introduction of medication via needle into the subcutaneous tissue, muscle, skin, vein, artery, or orifice

Patient is seen in the outpatient dialysis clinic for peritoneal dialysis training. Patient is shown how to administer the dialysis and check for catheter patency, and instructed on diet and weight management. Patient successfully completed the course and post-course test.

Immune globulins are administered to patients who were exposed to the illness in an attempt to prevent the illness.

Patient is seen in the office because of suspected sexual child abuse. Physician performs an anogenital exam to look for signs of trauma.

Ms. Blue visits her local optometrist for her 2-year complete visual screening exam that includes visual field, visual acuity, ocular alignment, and color vision exams.

Neurologist is consulted to visit patient in nursing home. Patient is status post stroke and has expressive aphasia. A one-hour Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Exam is performed including interpretation and a written report to the convalescent physician. No other services were provided at the time.

Match each item with the correct statement below. -Substance given to prevent an illness after being exposed to the illness

Dietician was asked to provide nutrition counseling to a 47-year-old obese diabetic patient who continues to have skin breakdown. She spends 1 hour with the patient one-on-one.