Match each definition to one of the following items.
-A person who is not currently sick encounters health services for some specific reason, such as to act as an organ donor; to receive prophylactic care, such as inoculations or health screenings; or to receive counseling on health-related issues
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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This definition refers to the use of Z codes, which are used to describe a person's reason for contacting health services without the presence of an illness or injury.

Answer: B 
 This definition refers to a symptom, which is a subjective indication of a disease or condition that is experienced by the patient.

Answer: C 
 This definition refers to a screening exam, which is a test or procedure that is performed to detect a disease or condition before it becomes symptomatic.

Answer: D 
 This definition refers to a main term in the Alphabetic Index, which is a list of terms used to assign codes to medical diagnoses and procedures in the ICD-10-CM coding system.

Answer: E 
 This definition refers to a sign, which is an objective indication of a disease or condition that can be observed by a healthcare provider during a physical examination or diagnostic procedure.

Match Each Definition to One of the Following Items