Match each definition to one of the following items.
-Objective evidence of a disease or of a patient's condition as perceived by the patient's examining physician
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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Objective evidence of a disease or a patient's condition as perceived by the patient's examining physician are signs.

Answer: A
 A primary circumstance for using Z codes is to indicate a reason for a healthcare encounter that is not a disease or injury.

Answer: B
 A symptom is a subjective indication of a disease or a change in condition as perceived by the patient.

Answer: D
 Main terms are boldfaced and located at the beginning of an entry in the Alphabetic Index, allowing for easier searching of the code.

Answer: C
 A screening exam is used to detect a disease or condition in a person who does not have any signs or symptoms of that disease or condition.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items