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Mod C Unit 2
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07/28/2010

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Term
What is thyrolytic substance?
Definition
destroys thyroid tissue
Term
What is a parathyrotropic substance?
Definition
acts on parathyroid glands
Term
What is myxedema caused by?
Definition
hyperthyroidism
Term
What does diabetes insipidus affect?
Definition
water balance
Term
Hypothysectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Term
What is an insuloma?
Definition
tumor of the pancreatic islets
Term
Panhypopituitarism
Definition
total underactivity of the pituitary gland
Term
What is crainopharyngioma?
Definition
a tumor of the pituitary
Term
What is the small gland in the brain that is regulated by light called?
Definition
pineal
Term
What is the thymus gland a part of?
Definition
immune system
Term
Polyuria, Polydipsia & Polyphagia are signs of what?
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
What does the goiter affect?
Definition
thyroid
Term
Does adenohypophysis produce  ADH?
Definition
No
Term
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Definition
kidneys
Term
What do gonadotropins act on?
Definition
ovaries & testes
Term
Where is insulin produced?
Definition
pancreas
Term
What does the adrenal cortex produce?
Definition
steroids
Term
Parathyroid hormone & thyrocalcitonin affect blood levels of what?
Definition
calcium
Term
What is ketosis a sign of?
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
What does gigantism & acromegaly result from?
Definition
excess growth hormone
Term
Addison's Disease & Cushings Syndrome involve what?
Definition
adrenal cortex
Term
What do the endocrine glands secrete?
Definition
hormones
Term
What element does the thyroid contain?
Definition
iodine
Term
Insulin & glucagon regulate blood levels of what?
Definition
glucose
Term
The pituitary gland is divided into what?
Definition
anterior & posterior lobe
Term
4 types of conditions that are never to be coded.
Definition

rule out

suspected

probable

likely

Term
4 signs of fraud or abuse by an employer regarding workers comp.
Definition

misrepresentation of annual payroll

misrepresentation of # of employees

false address

falsely classify job duties

 

Term
4 types of state compensation benefits.
Definition

medical treatment

rehab benefits

death benefits for survivors

disability indemnity

Term
Ancillary Therapeutic Service
Definition
services that support patient treatment
Term
Etiology
Definition
the origin of a disease or disorder
Term
Comobidities
Definition

pre-existing conditions that will cause an increased length of stay.

 

Term
Ancillary Diagnostic Service
Definition
services that support patient diagnosis
Term
CPT codes were developed by the AMA.
Definition
false
Term
An E code is used to classify the causes of injuries.
Definition
false
Term
Subcategory of a diagnosis code is a further breakdown of the category and assigns a 5th digit.
Definition
false-4th digit
Term
A claim for an injured worker from another state must be completed according to guidelines of the state that employee was injured in.
Definition
false
Term
Does a supplemental medical report need to be sent to the carrier for a workers comp claim after each visit?
Definition
yes
Term
The five days that must elapse before workers comp weekly income benefits become available is known as the compensation period.
Definition
false-waiting period
Term
The state compensation law that is known as "compulsory law" states that an employer accept the provisions and provide for specified benefits.
Definition
true
Term
Modifiers
Definition
Used to explain circumstances that alter a service
Term
Detailed History
Definition
Levels of history would include extensive history.
Term
RVS
Definition
type of fee schedule. takes consideration of time, skill & extent of service provided.
Term
Fraud
Definition
intentional misrepresentation of facts to deceive or mislead
Term
What is the purpose of OSHA?
Definition
protects employee from health and safety hazards.
Term
Waiting period in Washington State before the salary replacement can begin.
Definition
3 days
Term
When treating a patient for an industrial claim what best describes the insurance billing specialist duties?
Definition
ensures that patient is not already on disability for another condition
Term
What is a preliminary report sent to the insurance carrier by an employer after an occupational injury?
Definition
employers report of occupational injury or illness
Term
First treatment medical report
Definition
sent into the state & the carrier by a physician after treating a patient for a work related injury.
Term
State compensation laws apply to what?
Definition
Employees within each state
Term
What is the purpose of workers comp?
Definition
to provide the best medical care to ensure prompt return to work.
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