Veritas Academics

Determining Fracture Codes You have learned this week that there are several types of fractures that patients may receive. It is important as medical coders that we understand the type of fracture and treatment approach as outlined in the provider’s medical documentation for proper coding selection. Determine what type of fracture and approach may be found in a patient’s medical record. Include the following aspects […]

Musculoskeletal System Procedures After reviewing the Musculoskeletal System in the Surgery section of CPT, you noticed that there are many procedures listed in this section. Take some time to review the various codes that are found in this sub-section. Investigate what types of common notes and guide lines are pertinent to the Musculoskeletal System. Include the following aspects in the discussion: Identify two parenthetical notes or […]

Determining Fracture Codes You have learned this week that there are several types of fractures that patients may receive. It is important as medical coders that we understand the type of fracture and treatment approach as outlined in the provider’s medical documentation for proper coding selection. Determine what type of fracture and approach may be found in a patient’s medical record. Include the following aspects […]

Career Corner – Resume In a previous class, you did a mock interview with tutor.com. This week’s activity is to create a current resume. Submit it to Tutor.com for their review. Submit the finalized resume to this week’s assignment drop box. Use the Live Tutoring link on the course menu under Tools and Technology. Choose Career Services from the dropdown box. Career Corner – Resume In a previous […]

Coding for Musculoskeletal Services You are a new medical coder who works for an Orthopedic medical practice. Patients are often seen for fractures or dislocations which require either a cast or splint. A common patient encounter may be for the application of a long-arm split. Apply your knowledge of CPT to this patient scenario. Include the following aspects in the assignment: Describe what a long-arm […]

1) Codes 20900–20938 for grafts (or implants) are reported when __________ tissue (originating in the patient’s body) is obtained through separate skin or fascial incisions.   Responses   allogenous   allogenous   rhytid   rhytid   osteogenesis   osteogenesis   autogenous   autogenous     2) A patient suffered a traumatic complete amputation of the left forearm in an accident and underwent replantation surgery. Which […]

Personal Legislative Agenda Review the Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar to demonstrate how you will construct your Personal Legislative Agenda for the state and federal proposed legislation. Review the Personal Legislative Agenda and Action Plan Exemplar to determine which approach might work best for advancing your policy initiatives at various stages of the legislative process. Submita Personal Legislative Agenda detailing your strategy for […]

Who are the clients in Community Health nursing? What government resources might they be eligible for? What agencies are responsible for those resources? Describe Your Experience in the Utilization of Nursing Research in Your Clinical Practice In my role as a nurse in pediatric urgent care, I have witnessed firsthand the critical importance of integrating nursing research into daily clinical practice. The fast-paced and unpredictable […]

Mary is 27 years old and has had a history of alcohol dependence for several years. Mary has a daughter Kylie, aged 3 years, who displays signs of fetal alcohol syndrome. Social work services have been involved with Mary and Kylie since her birth, culminating in Kylie being looked after by the local authority as a result of Mary arriving to collect Kylie from the […]

Identify a current research problem related to advanced nursing practice that is of interest to you. Include WHY this is a problem. (Limit response to no more than 3 sentences). Develop a research question to provide information about the research problem. Current Research Problem in Advanced Nursing PracticeA current research problem of interest in advanced nursing practice is the underutilization of telehealth in rural and […]