Question

Given the diagnostic statement "Acute cyanotic respiratory failure and severe hives due to adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxant," what conditions would be reported with an individual diagnosis code? Select all that apply.

A. Acute respiratory failure
B. Severe hives
C. Adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxant
D. Cyanosis
E. Acute
F. Severe

Answer 1

The conditions from the diagnostic statement that should be coded individually are Acute respiratory failure, Severe hives, and the Adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxant, all reflecting significant medical issues that the diagnostic codes will cover.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the diagnostic statement "Acute cyanotic respiratory failure and severe hives due to adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxant," the conditions that would be reported with an individual diagnosis code are:

• Acute respiratory failure
• Severe hives
• Adverse effect of skeletal muscle relaxant

These individual conditions are each significant enough to warrant their own diagnosis codes in a medical setting. Both acute respiratory failure and severe hives are significant clinical findings, with the former potentially leading to symptoms such as gasping for air, confusion, and cyanosis. Hives, or urticaria, can be a manifestation of an allergic reaction, which may cause localized and systemic anaphylaxis, and they can also be part of a systemic response to medication, as indicated in the diagnostic statement.