All of the following are true of supplementary terms in an ICD-9-CM entry EXCEPT that they:
A) are essential to the selection of the correct code.
B) aid the coder in finding the correct term.
C) can be in parentheses.
D) can be in brackets.
Correct Answer:
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Q18: Diagnostic coding changes for Volumes 1 and
Q19: Volume 2 of the ICD-9-CM is known
Q20: In addition to the reimbursement process, ICD-9-CM
Q21: When using Volume 2 for coding narrowing
Q22: Volume 3 of the ICD-9-CM is used
Q24: Using a 3-digit category code only when
Q25: When using Volume 2 for coding a
Q26: Instructional notes are used in Volume 1
Q27: An example of an eponym is:
A)Hodgkin's disease.
B)cardiovascular
Q28: Tables found in Volume 2 (Alphabetic Index)
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