Can you specify laterality in the ICD-10-CM codes?
A) No, you cannot specify laterality with the ICD-10-CM.
B) Yes, you can specify laterality for some codes. Some codes do not have "bilateral" listed, so in this case the code for "right" and "left" would be assigned.
C) Yes, you can specify laterality in the ICD-10-CM codes when the side is not mentioned in the medical record.
D) No, you cannot specify laterality even if it is mentioned in the medical record when using the ICD-10-CM codes.
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