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What modifier is used if a patient underwent a bilateral tympanoplasty?
modifier -51
What is the modifier for normal healthy patient?
p1
During a colonoscopy the patient should be placed in the Sim's position?
right
When a patient should drink 1 gallon of water with a laxative the day before what test?
The patient may be preparing for a colonoscopy. The large volume of water helps cleanse the bowel for better visualization during the procedure.
Which modifier would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease?
The modifier that would be used to code a patient with a mild systemic disease is "CR" (catastrophic illness or injury).
A patient is admitted and has bilateral arthroscopy of the knees due to Baker's cysts What is the modifier?
-50
Can a tortuous colon be reversed?
By colonoscopy is the best procedure to remove the polyps. The colonoscopy procedure is carried out when canal needs to be examined for signs of cancers, ulcers, fistulas or any other such anomalies. A colonoscopy screens for possible colon cancer and other diseases of the bowel or colon. In colonoscopy procedure a thinner tube penetrates patient's colon through anus. Sometimes, when the colon is not well prepared for the colonoscopy, the doctor can pump some air in the colon. This can help the opening of the colon. The whole intestine is easily examined through the colonoscopy. If there are any obstacles, such as polyps are found, a small biopsy instrument reaches the suspect area, and "bites" a piece. In this manner polyps can be removed from the colon.
WhWhat modifier is used if a patient underwent a bilateral tympanoplasty?
-50
Why is an intravenous used during a colonoscopy?
An intravenous line is inserted into a vein in the patient's arm to administer, in most cases, a sedative and a painkiller.
What happens to the patient after a colonoscopy?
the patient is kept under observation until the medications' effects wear off. The patient has to be driven home and can generally resume a normal diet and usual activities unless otherwise instructed.
What is the difference between incomplete and delinquent chart?
a incomplete chart is a chart that is missing patient information and a delinquent chart is a chart that has been signed off on by a physician but is not complete and is missing documents and patient information.
What happens after a colonoscopy?
After the procedure, the patient is kept under observation until the effects of the medications wear off. The patient will have to be driven home by someone and can generally resume a normal diet and usual activities
