What abbreviationin ICD-9 is the equivalent of unspecified,meaning that a more specific diagnosis is unavailable?
A) see
B) see also
C) NEC
D) NOS

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NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) is the abbreviation in ICD-9 that indicates that a more specific diagnosis is unavailable and the condition is unspecified. It is used when there is not enough information available to code a more specific diagnosis.

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