Terms within the parentheses used to enclose words that do not affect ICD-9-CM code selection are called ______________________________.

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


nonessential modifiers

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Twisting forces are most likely to produce a ________ fracture

A) oblique B) comminuted C) spiral D) transverse

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Libel and slander involve the telling of an un-truth.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following DAW codes is assigned if substitution is not allowed by a provider?

DAW0 DAW1 DAW2 DAW3

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The last cartilage ring on the trachea before it bifurcates into the right and left primary bronchi is known as the:

hilum carina mediastinum thyroid cartilage

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