Where in the ICD book should a person first look to find a diagnosis for coding for an infection of the hand?
A)Table of Neoplasms
B)Morbidity and Mortality
C)Index of Disease and Injury
D)Index of Poisoning

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The Index of Disease and Injury is where a person would first look to find a diagnosis for coding. They can use the specific term "infection" and more specifically "hand" to locate the code.

Where in the ICD Book Should a Person First Look