The first step in locating the accurate and most-specific code is to:

A. determine the reason for the encounter.
B. locate the term in the alphabetic index in Volume 2.
C. locate the term in the tabular list in Volume 1.
D. determine the services that were provided.


Answer: determine the reason for the encounter.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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