The informatics nurse is reviewing the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) codes identified for a patient's care. For what should the nurse evaluate each code? Select all that apply.
A) Cause
B) Severity
C) Wounds
D) Medications
E) Anatomical location
A) Cause
B) Severity
E) Anatomical location
Explanation: A) The ICD-10 codes categorize an injury or illness and describe in detail the cause.
B) The ICD-10 codes categorize an injury or illness and describe in detail the severity.
C) The ICD-10 codes are not specific for wounds.
D) The ICD-10 codes are not specific for medications.
E) The ICD-10 codes categorize an injury or illness and describe in detail the anatomical location.
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