In Volume 2, the acronym NEC (not elsewhere classified) is used to indicate that:
A. a condition hasn't been researched enough to be included in the classifications.
B. the coder must choose between two similar codes.
C. a specified form of the condition is classified differently.
D. this is the first year a condition has been included in the classifications.
Answer: a specified form of the condition is classified differently.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false