To locate the correct code for the first encounter, the medical specialist must first look for the term in the:
A) Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries.
B) External Causes Index.
C) Neoplasm Table.
D) Alphabetic Index.

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The Alphabetic Index is used to locate the correct code for the first encounter by searching for the term or condition. Once the term is found, the code can be verified in the Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries. The External Causes Index and Neoplasm Table are used for specific types of codes and would not be relevant for a first encounter code.

To Locate the Correct Code for the First Encounter, the Medical