This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Supplementary words located in parentheses after a main term in the ICD-10-CM index are called ... (Read 138 times)

jjjetplane

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jun 27, 2018
Supplementary words located in parentheses after a main term in the ICD-10-CM index are called __________ modifiers, which means they do not have to be included in the diagnostic statement for the code to be assigned.
 a. mandatory
  b. nonessential
  c. qualifying
  d. unspecified

Question 2

A patient is seen for a cast removal. Six weeks ago, the patient underwent open reduction
  internal fixation for a displaced fracture left radial styloid process.
 A. S52.512D C. S52.515A
  B. Z47.89 D. Z47.2


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

xiazhe

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

A


jjjetplane

  • Member
  • Posts: 556
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

rleezy04

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.

Animals of Hindustan monkeys called bandar that can be taught to do tricks Animals of Hindustan monkeys called bandar that can be taught to do tricks
Reindeer antlers grow again each year under a layer of fur called velvet. This reindeer is losing th Reindeer antlers grow again each year under a layer of fur called velvet. This reindeer is losing th
Varieties of Long-Term Memory Varieties of Long-Term Memory
William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint. William Kentridge, History of the Main Complaint.
Index card tickler file. Index card tickler file.
Calculation of body mass index. To determine your BMI, find the value for your height on the left ... Calculation of body mass index. To determine your BMI, find the value for your height on the left ...
Video: Summation - defined, spatial, temporal & AP generation or not

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library