Choose the correct code assignment for the following scenari…
Choose the correct code assignment for the following scenario: 56-year-old female admitted for chemotherapy for her ovarian cancer in her left ovary. Chemotherapy (antineoplastic agent) was administered via a peripheral vein percutaneously without any complications.
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According to the coding guidelines for chapter 20 in ICD-10-CM, there is an established priority when reporting external cause of morbidity codes depending on the external event. Which of the following has the highest priority and is reported first over all other causes that may occur and cause the injury?
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You are caring for a 35-year-old female who was the victim of an inhalational smoke injury during a house fire. She was intubated due to respiratory compromise. Currently, she is being ventilated with a capital tidal volume of 500 mL, a respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min, and an FiO2 of 1.0. What lab value would you expect to be elevated?
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