In ICD-10, a three-character code should only be used:

A. if the physician wants to be brief in documentation.
B. if it is not further subdivided.
C. for simple or minor diagnoses or conditions.
D. when a symbol appears next to it.


Answer: if it is not further subdivided.

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

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A) a fine. B) loss of license to practice medicine. C) a jail sentence. D) all of the above.

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Given the following, calculate the humidity deficit

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