The point dash signals to the coder that _____

a. the code does not contain additional characters
b. the code contains a list of options at a level of specificity past the three-character category
c. the code contains a limited number of characters
d. the code is not fully defined, and an X is used for the character value.


b

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Provide an example of delegation

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of hypovolemic shock?

A) Blood vessels relax and cause a drop in blood pressure. B) The body retains fluid and causes high blood pressure. C) The heart is unable to pump blood effectively through the body. D) A lack of total blood volume causes poor perfusion.

Health Professions

The state department or agency that monitors insurance company activities is called the ___________________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions

The two semilunar valves are the:

A. aortic and pulmonary valves. B. aortic and tricuspid valves. C. pulmonary and mitral valves. D. tricuspid and mitral valves.

Health Professions