When treating teenagers and adults affl icted with pertussis (who often show only mild disease symptoms), health care professionals will generally inquire about what type of work the patient does and who else lives in the household. What exactly is the health care worker trying to determine, and why is this important?

When treating teenagers and adults affl icted with pertussis (who often show only mild disease symptoms), health care professionals will generally inquire about what type of work the patient does and who else lives in the household. What exactly is the health care worker trying to determine, and why is this important?

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement

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Chapter7: Cpt Coding

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Problem 17R

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