If the computer screen used for abstracting limits the number of external cause codes that can be reported, the coder should report:
a. the combination code for the intent and causal even most closely related to the principal diagnosis.
b. only the intent codes.
c. only the causal even codes most closely related to the principal diagnosis.
d. the combination code for the intent and causal event most closely related to the secondary diagnoses.
Question 2
Which is NOT an instructional note under Transport Accidents? Use additional code to identify:
a. airbag injury.
b. failure to use seatbelts.
c, use of cellular phone at the time of the accident.
d. type of street or road.