Chapter 13

Question 1

Hiatal (esophageal) Hernia

Answer 1

a portion of the stomach pokes through an opening in the diaphragm

Question 2

umbilical hernia

Answer 2

the muscle around the navel does not close completely, permitting an internal organ to protrude

Question 3

Incisional hernia

Answer 3

a defect that may occur at the site of a previous abdominal surgical opening (scar tissue)

Question 4

Inguinal hernias

Answer 4

appear in the groin area

Question 5

femoral hernias

Answer 5

appear in the upper thigh

Question 6

ileum

Answer 6

the end of the small intestine

connect ileum with end

Question 7

ilium

Answer 7

a portion of the hip bone think of the i in hip

Question 8

When you are abstracting information regarding acquired loss of you will need to identify what three things?

Answer 8

1. is the loss complete or partial?
2. what is the cause of the loss?
3. what class classification is documented?

Question 9

What Key details do you need to abstract when Coding Gastrojejunal Ulcer

Answer 9

1. is the ulcer identified as acute or chronic?
2. Is the ulcer hemorrhaging
3. has the ulcer perforated the wall of the small intestine?
4. are hemorrhage and perforation both documented?
5. has either hemorrhage or perforation been documented individually? If not of course, be certain to read the notations at the top of this code category

if the physician noted whether the patient suffers with alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence you will need to code this as well