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 5      1  )   4 Septal refers to a septum, a thin wall separating two cavities or masses of softer tissue.

                        There are many septums in the body, including the nose and heart.

    5      2  )   3 Retroperitoneal means having to do with the area outside or behind the peritoneum, the

                        tissue that lines the abdominal wall and covers most of the organs in the abdomen.

                        Retroperitoneal abscess can be a potentially fatal complication of closed fracture of the

                        pelvis. 

    5      3  )   2 Code 567.31* Psoas muscle abscess is an abscess of one of the muscles of the lower

                        back (the loin). There are two psoas muscles on each side of the back. The larger of the

                        two is called the psoas major and the smaller the psoas minor.

    5      4  )   3 Peritoneal means having to do with the peritoneum (the tissue that lines the abdominal wall

                        and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). Peritonitis is an inflammation ('-itis') of the

                        peritoneum.

      5      5  )   3 Class I An uncomplicated clinical situation

                        Class IV Patient representing the most complex and higher-risk situation.  (There is no

                        mention of a "life-threatening" problem in the text)

    5      6  )   2 Edentulism codes, Four categories are defined, ranging from Class I to Class IV, 

    5      7  )   2 Class I An uncomplicated clinical situation

                        Class IV Patient representing the most complex and higher-risk situation. 

    5      8  )   1 Edentulism means "Without teeth" It is a complete loss of all natural teeth which can

                        substantially reduce quality of life, self-image, and daily functioning.

    5      9  )   3 Long QT syndrome is a group of congenital and acquired diseases in which the

                        electrocardiography QT interval is longer than established measurements for  and sex and

                        age. The presence of long QT intervals are indicators for arrhythmias and sudden death.

    5     10  )   2 Erythromelalgia is a rare disorder characterized by burning pain and warmth and redness

                        of the extremities.