Asked by denise olivo on Jul 09, 2024
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Which of the following conventions is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to indicate that the entries following it further define the content of a preceding entry?
A) NOS
B) Includes
C) Excludes
D) NEC
E) Code Also
Includes
Often used to specify a list of items or elements covered within a category or grouping.
ICD-9
The International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, a coding system used to classify diagnoses and health problems.
ICD-10
The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases, a coding system for diagnosing and classifying diseases.
- Contrast the ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding frameworks and the contexts in which they are applied.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
"Includes" is used in ICD-9 and ICD-10 to provide further definition or examples of the content of a category or a code, helping to clarify the scope of the entry.
Learning Objectives
- Contrast the ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding frameworks and the contexts in which they are applied.