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    Chronic Diseases Cancer is a group of diseases that deal with the uncontrolled growth of cells. A tumor refers to a collection of abnormal cells; some of them are known as benign tumors. Benign tumors do not become a cancer unless they start spreading and growing. Once these tumors begin to grow and multiply they become a cancer. There is screening for cancer available but only colon‚ breast‚ cervical and prostate cancer screenings have been known to be effective. Colon cancer or colorectal cancer

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    1. Differentiate between the official coding guidelines for using V codes in an inpatient and outpatient setting. The difference between the official coding guidelines for using V codes in an inpatient and outpatient setting is the guidelines for an outpatient setting indicates code sequencing for physician office and clinical encounters. V codes also may be used as the principal and secondary diagnosis in the inpatient setting compared to those that may be as the first listed or secondary diagnosis

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    PART A: 1. The main difference between coding outpatient and inpatient is the procedure codes. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are used for outpatient coding and the International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) is used for inpatient coding. CPT codes are published by the American Medical Association and The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for ICD codes. The ICD-9 diagnoses codes are used for both outpatient and inpatient

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    (Vining et al.‚ 1994) With the advance in CT technology over the past decades‚ CT colonoscopy has been significantly refined. CT colonoscopy was initially used as a problem-solving tool for patients with inconclusive barium enema results or incomplete colonoscopy. Over the years‚ researches have been conducted to evaluate the use of CT colonoscopy as a screening tool for colon cancer. Studies have shown with technological advancement in both hardware and software‚ CT colonoscopy

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    AP—apical pulse approx—approximately aq—aqueous ARDS—acute respiratory distress syndrome AS—left ear ASA—aspirin asap (ASAP)—as soon as possible as tol—as tolerated ATD—admission‚ transfer‚ discharge AU—both ears Ax—axillary BE—barium enema bid—twice a day bil‚ bilateral—both sides BK—below knee BKA—below the knee amputation bl—blood bl wk—blood work BLS—basic life support BM—bowel movement BOW—bag of waters B/P—blood pressure bpm—beats per minute BR—bed rest

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    juvenile polyposis when they see five or more polyps in the colon or rectum‚ when polyps appear in other parts of the digestive tract or family members have had them. A doctor seeing unexplained weight loss and fatigue in a patient may order a barium enema to reveal bleeding polyps. To rule out other disorders‚ they also test: Liver – Doctors check the liver’s health‚ when symptomatic patients complain of abdominal pressure or when discovering an abdominal mass‚ to rule out hepatic tumors and Gardner

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    Pelvic Fistulas

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    rectovaginal fistulas result from obstetric trauma‚ including prolonged labor and perineal lacerations‚ whereas inflammatory bowel diseases account for fewer cases. A wide range of examinations‚ including intravenous urography‚ cystography‚ cystoscopy‚ barium enema‚ hysterosalpingography‚ fistulography‚ computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been used successfully in the evaluation of intrapelvic fistulous communications. In recent

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    fina exam medical coding 1

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    Kristi Kalman 14606 Paul Revere Ln. Plainfield‚ IL 60544 Student number: 21999254 Exam: 38179400 Final Examination 1. There are several differences when it comes to outpatient and inpatient coding. To begin with outpatient coding is much less complicated than inpatient coding. When outpatient the first listed diagnostic code indicates the reason for the encounter. As where with inpatient coding the coders have to be very attentive in order to correctly code the reason for the principal diagnosis

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    Reaction Paper

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    Course Title: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE AND FILM PROCESSING/ANALYSIS 1 Course Outline: I. Processing Room Design (2 Hours Lec.; 4 Hours Lab.) 1. Size and location 2. Construction considerations 3. Entrances 4. Lighting and ventilation 5. Drainage system II. Imaging Accessories (8 Hours Lec.; 14 Hours Lab.) 1. Radiographic Film 2.1. Types of Films 2.2. Film construction 2.3. Handling and storage 2. Film holders 3.4. Cardboard film holder

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    Percutaneous Nephrostomy Percutaneous nephrostomy‚ or nephropyelostomy‚ is an interventional procedure that is used mainly in the decompression of the renal collecting system. percutaneous nephrostomy catheter placement has been the primary option for the temporary drainage of an obstructed collecting system. With proper training‚ technical success is achieved in more than 95% of cases. Diagnostic imaging often demonstrates the level and cause of obstruction; however‚ at the time of tube placement

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