An easy way to remember when an E code is required is ____.
A. by noting "see" by a diagnosis code
B. if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
C. if the diagnosis makes you ask "Why did that occur?"
D. by checking for any modifiers to the diagnosis
E. when the patient does not have an illness or injury
B. if the diagnosis makes you ask "How did that happen?"
E codes identify external causes of injuries and poisoning in ICD-9. If the diagnosis makes you question "How did that happen?" at least one E code will be required.
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