medical terminology, anatomy, and compliance_CPC Flashcards
(36 cards)
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What does “hepat/o” refer to?
Liver
What does “arthr/o” refer to?
Joint
What is the meaning of “brady-“?
Slow
What does “tachy-“ mean?
Fast
“Nephrectomy” refers to the removal of what?
Kidney
What does the suffix “-algia” mean?
Pain
What does “cyt/o” refer to?
Cell
What is “oste/o” the root for?
Bone
“Cardiomegaly” refers to what condition?
Enlarged heart
What does “dermatitis” refer to?
Skin inflammation
What does “hypo-“ indicate?
Below normal
What does “hyper-“ indicate?
Above normal
What is the plural of “diagnosis”?
Diagnoses
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
Surgical removal
What is the combining form for blood?
Hem/o or hemat/o
What is the CPT modifier for mandatory reporting?
-32
What is the term for front of the body?
Anterior
What term means toward the midline?
Medial
Which term means lying face down?
Prone
Which plane divides body into left/right?
Sagittal
Which organ is in the RUQ?
Liver
Which body system includes the pancreas?
Digestive
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act