Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Subjective evidence of a disease or of a patient's condition as perceived by the patient
A)A primary circumstance for using Z codes
B)Symptom
C)Screening exam
D)Is a main term in the Alphabetic Index
E)Sign

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A symptom is subjective evidence of a disease or of a patient's condition as perceived by the patient.

Answer: A 
 Z codes are used to represent a primary circumstance for a patient's encounter.

Answer: C 
 A screening exam is a type of exam that is performed to detect an illness in patients who do not have any symptoms.

Answer: D 
 A main term in the Alphabetic Index is a term that can be used to find the appropriate code for a diagnosis or medical condition.

Answer: E 
 A sign is an objective finding that can be observed or measured by a healthcare professional.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items