In ICD-10-CM which of the following describes a subterm?

A. a default code
B. a supplementary word or phrase that helps define a code
C. a word that identifies a disease or condition in the Alphabetic Index
D. a word or phrase that describes a main term in the Alphabetic Index


Answer: D

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