Refer to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines I

question 13

Multiple Choice

Refer to the ICD-10-CM Guidelines I.C.19.e.5.b, which states: When coding a poisoning or reaction to the improper use of a medication (e.g., overdose, wrong substance given or taken in error, wrong route of administration) , first assign the appropriate code from categories ________.

• A) T51-T56
• B) T36-T50
• C) T66-T68
• D) T80-T88

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Definitions:

International 24-Hour Clock

A timekeeping convention that runs from 00:00 to 23:59, eliminating the need for AM and PM designations, widely used in military, aviation, and international contexts.

Aspirin

A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and prevent blood clots.

Stat

An abbreviation for the Latin term "statim," meaning immediately, often used in medical orders for urgent procedures or medications.

Unscored Tablets

Tablets without a scored line, which are not meant to be split or divided before taking.