Terms in parentheses following the main terms that are provided to assist the coder in locating the applicable main term are called:
A) essential modifiers.
B) nonessential modifiers.
C) eponyms.
D) conditions.

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Nonessential modifiers are terms in parentheses after the main term that provide additional information to assist the coder in selecting the appropriate code. They are not necessary for the code selection process and can be disregarded if they do not apply to the specific case.

Terms in Parentheses Following the Main Terms That Are Provided