Asked by David Youssef on Jun 11, 2024
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An infection is an example of a(n) :
A) symptom.
B) eponym.
C) procedure.
D) condition.
Sequela
A state of health that emerges as an outcome of an earlier medical condition or harm.
Eponym
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named.
- Understand the basics of medical coding including the significance of diagnosis codes.
- Distinguish between types of medical conditions such as injuries, conditions, and late effects.
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tarec francisJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
An infection is a type of medical condition in which harmful microorganisms invade the body and cause harm. Symptoms are specific indications of a disease or medical condition, eponyms are names of diseases named after people, and procedures are medical interventions that are undertaken to diagnose or treat a medical condition.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basics of medical coding including the significance of diagnosis codes.
- Distinguish between types of medical conditions such as injuries, conditions, and late effects.