Which of the following is TRUE when assigning codes for diabetic ophthalmic manifestations?

a. The codes are indexed under the Main Term for the eye condition.
b. They are not indexed under the Main Term for the eye condition.
c. They are indexed under the Main Term ophthalmic.
d. Both a and c.


Answer: b

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