Author Question: When a code cannot be located under the Main Term newborn, do NOT code the condition. Indicate ... (Read 99 times)

lindiwe

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When a code cannot be located under the Main Term newborn, do NOT code the condition.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

When the coder encounters the subterm transitory in the Index, the term means:
 
  a. in transition.
  b. temporary.
  c. permanent.
  d. none of the above.



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Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b



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