Clinical Coding Workout Chapter 4, question 4.28 This 51-year-old male with past medical history (PMHX) of severe anxiety, major depressive disorder, and polysubstance dependence is a type 1 insulin-dependent diabetic admitted for treatment of a grade III foot ulcer which involved necrosis of the muscle on the left foot with gangrenous changes resulting from diabetic neuropathy, atherosclerosis, and chronic peripheral vascular insufficiency. Patient is currently experiencing homelessness. Excisional debridement of the ulcer to the muscle is accomplished.  Which of the following answers would be correct? 

The diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane is filtration.

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?