Antigens are __________ that sit on the surface of red blood cells.
- proteins
- sugars
- markers
- chromosomes
Antigens are proteins that sit on the surface of red blood cells.
An antigen located on an RBC that produces immunogenic responses in individuals without it is known as:
- Rh factor.
- type O blood.
- type AB blood.
- agglutination.
An antigen located on the RBC that produces immunogenic responses in individuals without it is known as Rh factor.
Barry has been having frequent heavy nosebleeds for the last several weeks and goes to see Dr. Abbott today. After a thorough examination and the appropriate tests, Barry is diagnosed with hemophilia C. What is the correct code for Barry's condition?
- D68.0
- D68.1
- D68.2
- D68.312
The correct code for hemophilia C is D68.1. D68.1: Index>hemophilia>C.
Condition: A health-related situation.
The process of RBCs clumping together in a mass is known as:
- agglutination.
- hemolysis.
- hemostasis.
- hematopoiesis.
Agglutination is the process of RBCs combining together in a mass or lump.
Malunion: A fractured bone that did not heal correctly; healing of bone that was not in proper position or alignment.
What is the correct code for neonatal thrombocytopenia due to exchange transfusion?
- D69.41
- D69.42
- P61.0
- P61.1
The correct code for neonatal thrombocytopenia due to exchange transfusion is P61.0. P61.0: Index> thrombocytopenia>neonatal>due to>exchange transfusion.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
What is the correct code for a patient diagnosed with Mediterranean anemia?
- D56.0
- D56.1
- D56.3
- D56.9
The correct code for a patient with Mediterranean anemia is D56.9. D56.9: Index>anemia>Mediterranean.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Bobby Joe Hill was brought to the ER with weakness. After the ER physician completed some blood tests, he determined that Bobby Joe has idiopathic aplastic anemia. What is/are the correct code(s) to report?
- D61.3
- D61.89
- R53.1, D61.3
- R53.1, D61.89
The correct code for a patient with idiopathic aplastic anemia is D61.3. D61.3: Index>anemia>aplastic>idiopathic.
Diagnosis: A physician’s determination of a patient’s condition, illness, or injury.
Which code is used to report a patient with protein deficiency anemia?
- D53.0
- D53.1
- D53.2
- D53.8
The correct code for a patient diagnosed with protein deficiency anemia is D53.0. D53.0: Index>anemia>protein-deficient.
Mark is diagnosed with severe alpha thalassemia. What is the correct code to be assigned?
- D55.0
- D56.0
- D56.1
- D56.2
D56.0 is the correct code for severe alpha thalassemia. D56.0: Index>thalassemia>alpha>severe.
Sign: Objective evidence of a disease or condition.
Mary Jo Dallin was seen in the office today for lethargy lasting for about 2 weeks. After some workup, it was found that Mary Jo has mixed hemoglobinopathy. What is/are the correct code(s) to report?
- R53.83, D58.8
- R53.83, D59.4
- D58.2
- D59.4
The correct code for a patient with mixed hemoglobinopathy is D58.2. D58.2: Index>hemoglobinopathy>mixed.