Ch 10: Pretest Flashcards
Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
1
Q
T/F: Two codes are always required when coding an organism and disease condition.
A
False
2
Q
What does HAART stand for?
A
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
3
Q
The most serious form of anthrax is one that is:
A
Inhaled
4
Q
What is Septicemia?
A
The presence of bacteria in the blood causing illness
5
Q
Coding severe sepsis requires how many codes?
A
At least two codes
6
Q
What does MRSA stand for?
A
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
7
Q
T/F: HIV infection can be coded if documented as “possible” or “probable”
A
False