ICD-10-CM codes require up to __________ characters, are entirely alphanumeric, and have unique coding conventions, such as Excludes1 and Excludes2

a. five
b. six
c. seven
d. eight


c

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____, a freezing of tissue, is an example of a localized cold injury.

A. Hypothermia B. Frostbite C. Cold diuresis D. Hyperthermia

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A patient comes into the urgent care center complaining of severe itching, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. Which of the following should be suspected?

A) Cerebrovascular accident B) Poisoning C) Emotional crisis D) Anaphylaxis

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

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