« previous next »

Author Question: The abbreviation NEC (not elsewhere classifiable) means __________ and identifies codes that are to ... (Read 29 times)

jace

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 541
on: Jun 27, 2018
The abbreviation NEC (not elsewhere classifiable) means __________ and identifies codes that are to be assigned when information needed to assign a more specific code cannot be located in the coding manual.
 a. documented
 b. other or other specified
  c. specified
 d. unspecified

Question 2

The entry for Aarskog's syndrome is an example of the use of a(n) __________ in the ICD-10-CM index.
 a. abbreviation
  b. boxed note
 c. eponym
 d. table


yasmin

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

When blood is deoxygenated and flowing back to the heart through the veins, it is dark reddish-blue in color. Blood in the arteries that is oxygenated and flowing out to the body is bright red. Whereas arterial blood comes out in spurts, venous blood flows.

Localization of a Peptide The peptide is revealed by means of immunocytochemistry. The photomicrogra Localization of a Peptide The peptide is revealed by means of immunocytochemistry. The photomicrogra
Level II HCPCs Codes Cont. Level II HCPCs Codes Cont.
Medical assistants who perform billing must know and use the proper codes to ensure third-party ... Medical assistants who perform billing must know and use the proper codes to ensure third-party ...
Step 3 in the diagnostic process is to retrieve any stored diagnostic trouble codes. Step 3 in the diagnostic process is to retrieve any stored diagnostic trouble codes.
Different exposure codes for potential HIV infection. Different exposure codes for potential HIV infection.
Common Latin Abbreviation Common Latin Abbreviation
Video: What is Cholesterols? Introduction to Lipoproteins

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library