By-Step 2024-
2025 Medical
Coding(44
questions with
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answers)
What is it called when one code fully describes the
condition and or manifestation? - answer
Combination Coding
What type of Coding takes more than one code to
fully describe the condition, circumstance, or
manifestation? - answer Multiple Coding
, A code from Z16 is used when bacterial infections
are _______________________ to antibiotics. - answer
When bacteria is resistant to antibiotics a code
from Z26 should be used too identify drug
resistance.
What are MROs? - answer Multi resistant
organisms or super bugs are bacteria resistant to
many antibiotics.
What does MRSA stand for? - answer methicillin-
resistant staphylococcus aureus
What does MDR-TB stand for and what two drugs
should not be used to treat these types of
infections? - answer Multidrug Resistance
Tuberculosis; isoniazid and rifampin
What is VRE? - answer vancomycin-resistant
enterococci; becoming more common in the
hospital setting
Penicillin-Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae -
answer PRSP. Increased worldwide