Which convention is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to indicate that an entry is not classified as part of the preceding code?
A. NOS
B. Includes
C. Excludes
D. NEC
E. Code Also
C. Excludes
"Excludes" indicates that an entry is not classified as part of the preceding code and may also give the correct location of the excluded condition to help you find the correct code.
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