When patient record documentation provides detail for which a specific code does not exist in ICD-10-CM, the index entries contain the abbreviation NEC so that coders are alerted to classify such conditions as __________ codes in the tabular list
a. etiology
b. manifestation
c. other and other specified
d. unspecified
c
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After a blood vessel injury, which of the following initiates hemostasis?
a. Endothelial communication b. Platelet function inhibition c. Vasoconstriction d. Vasodilation
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When a health care professional is noting the gait of a patient, what are they observing?
a. Manner of walking b. Speech pattern c. How well they hear d. If they are hydrated
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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