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Answer:
In a patient underwent a single contrast upper GI series on Tuesday due to severe daily esophageal burning for six weeks, whose radiological diagnostic impression was Barrett's esophagus.
- <u><em>Day of encounter</em></u><em>: </em><em>Tuesday
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- <u><em>Diagnosis Code</em></u><em>: K 22.7 </em><em>(CIE-10 code for Barrett's Esophagus)</em><em>
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- <u><em>Procedure Code</em></u><em>: 74240</em>
Explanation:
Barrett's esophagus is a clinical condition characterized by a change in the esophageal epithelium due to repeated exposure to gastric juices, by reflux, or other mucosal irritants.
Corrosive agents are considered to produce a change in the epithelium called metaplasia, associated with symptoms of esophageal burning and pain.
The ICD-10 code for Barrett's esophagus is K 22.7.
The procedure, which consists of a radiological examination of the upper digestive tract with the use of barium contrast has a code of 74240, which describes this type of radiological examination.
Answer: Option A "Loss of body fluids"
Explanation:
When the body lose blood or other fluids from the body, then the amount of blood in the body is reduced. The Hypovolemic shock happens when a sudden loss of body fluids takes place which is extremely dangerous.
Example:
At the time of delivery, there is blood loss from the body. At the time of injury there is a loss of blood from the body. These processes leads to loss of blood and body fluids.
In case of extensive burns leads to loss of body fluids.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.
