What is the correct code assignment for a 40-year-old patient who is admitted with idiopathic cryoglobulinemia?
- D89.0
- D89.1
- D89.2
- D89.3
The correct code for a patient with idiopathic cryoglobulinemia is D89.1. D89.1: Index>cryoglobulinemia.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
What is the correct diagnosis code for SCID with normal B-cells?
- D81.0
- D81.1
- D81.2
- D81.5
D81.2 is the correct code for a patient with SCID and normal B-cells. D81.2: Index>immunodeficiency>combine>severe>with normal B-cells.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with sarcoidosis of the lungs?
- D86.0
- D86.1
- D86.2
- D86.3
The correct code for a patient with sarcoidosis of the lungs is D86.0. D86.0: Index>sarcoidosis>lung.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
What is the correct diagnosis for a patient with Nezelof's syndrome?
- D81.0
- D81.2
- D81.4
- D81.6
D81.4 is used to code a patient with Nezelof's syndrome. D81.4: Index>Nezelof's syndrome.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
The formation of blood cells is called:
- erythropoiesis.
- hematopoiesis.
- leukopoiesis.
- All of these
The formation of blood cells is called hematopoiesis.
White blood cells are also known as:
- erythrocytes.
- erythropoiesis.
- leukocytes.
- leucopoiesis.
Leukocytes are white blood cells.
Infectious: A condition that can be transmitted from one person to another.
Red blood cells are also known as:
- erythrocytes.
- erythropoiesis.
- leukocytes.
- leucopoiesis.
Erythrocytes are red blood cells.
Red bone marrow produces white blood cells through which process?
- Eythrocytes
- Erythropoiesis
- Leukocytes
- Leukopoiesis
Leukopoiesis is the process by which red bone marrow produces white blood cells.
Red bone marrow produces red blood cells through which process?
- Erythrocytes
- Erythropoiesis
- Leukocytes
- Leukopoiesis
Erythropoiesis is the process by which red bone marrow produces red blood cells.
Thrombosis: The formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel (plural = thrombi).
Where is blood created?
- Platelets
- Plasma
- Red bone marrow
- White bone marrow
Red bone marrow is where blood is created.
Liquid plasma contains which components?
- RBCs
- WBCs
- Platelets
- All of these
RBCs, WBCs, and platelets are contained within liquid plasma.
Other Specified: Additional information that the physician specified and isn’t included in any other code description.
The average adult has how much blood?
- 3 liters
- 5 liters
- 3 ounces
- 5 ounces
The average adult has between 5 and 6 liters of blood constantly circulating throughout the body.
One of the first tests a physician might run to evaluate a patient's blood is:
- CBC.
- Hgb.
- Rh factor.
- transfusion.
A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the first diagnostic tests to run when a physician is trying to evaluate possible blood disorders.