Which of the following is the first step for coding in ICD-10?
A. Assign the appropriate code using the highest degree of specificity
B. Read and follow the terms in the parentheses and brackets
C. Follow instructional terms to direct you to the appropriate code
D. Locate the term in the Alphabetic Index
E. Refer to the notes under the appropriate heading
D. Locate the term in the Alphabetic Index
As for ICD-9, the first step for coding in ICD-10 is to locate the term in the Alphabetic index.
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Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10.
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A) less than 12 inches B) 18 inches to 4 feet C) 4 feet to 12 feet D) more than 12 feet
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a. They may be eyed or eyeless. b. They may be straight or curved. c. They are classified according to the eye, point, and body. d. They range from 1/2 circle curvature to 5/8 circle curvature.
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A) concepts B) laws C) moral principles D) societal ideals