Descriptors whose inclusion in the physician's notes are not absolutely necessary and that are provided simply to further clarify a code description are known as:

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Nonessential modifiers are descriptors that are not necessary for medical necessity purposes but are included to further clarify a code description. External cause and classification systems are not related to this concept. Medical necessity refers to the requirement that a service or procedure must be reasonable and necessary to diagnose or treat a patient's medical condition.

Descriptors Whose Inclusion in the Physician's Notes Are Not Absolutely