When coding the phrase "ruptured aneurysm of carotid artery, extracranial portion," the main term to reference in the index is _____.
A) ruptured
B) aneurysm
C) carotid
D) extracranial

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The main term to reference in the index is "aneurysm" because it is the specific condition being described. The other terms (ruptured, carotid, extracranial) are qualifiers that provide additional information about the aneurysm, but they are not the main focus of the diagnosis.

When Coding the Phrase "Ruptured Aneurysm of Carotid Artery, Extracranial