The abbreviation NEC is used in the ICD-9-CM to indicate: A) ...

[sc00by25]

The abbreviation NEC is used in the ICD-9-CM to indicate:
 
  A) additional details are in the medical record, but there is not a more specific code available.
  B) sequencing instructions for conditions and codes that have sequencing requirements.
  C) information to assign a more specific code is not available in the medical record.
  D) a reference to another main term or condition is needed to locate the correct code.

Question 2

When a patient is seen by a healthcare provider for routine care after sustaining a fracture, a code from Z47Orthopedic aftercare should be used.
 
  A) True
  B) False

[yasmina]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B

[sc00by25]

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