Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.4 This 82-year-old female with past medical history (PMHx) of diabetes mellitus type 2, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension was admitted for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The progress notes indicate that the patient received a transfusion for anemia. The discharge diagnoses state acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and pancytopenia. Transfusion of nonautologous packed red blood cells was administered via peripheral vein. What codes are assigned for this case? 

Which of the following elements is assessed when examining the feasibility of a research protocol?

Who on the research team agrees to promptly report adverse events that may be related to the study medication(s)?

True or False:  You can’t waive or pay the co-payment for a Medicare patient because such payment is considered an inducement to utilize government services.

What is the name of the committee that is designed to review the participation of subjects in research studies?

In Drug Development phase 1 the goal is to:

What is the study record retention period required under the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) after the completion of the clinical trial?

What is the industry standard for patient dropout and noncompliance?

True or False:  When advertising for a clinical study it is critical you inform the patient regarding how safe and effective the “test drug” will be to their treatment.

Which substance releases a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water