All of the Following Are True of Supplementary Terms in an ICD-10-CM

question 94

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of supplementary terms in an ICD-10-CM entry EXCEPT:

• A) they are essential to the selection of the correct code.
• B) they aid the coder in finding the correct term.
• C) they can be in parentheses.
• D) they can be in brackets.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness and controlling several basic functions of arousal and attention.

Neural Connections

Synapses and pathways through which neurons communicate with each other, forming the foundation of all brain functions and activities.

Coma

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened or respond to stimuli.

Visual Cortex

is the part of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.