How Many E Codes Can Be Used with a Single

question 3

Multiple Choice

How many E codes can be used with a single diagnosis code?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 5
• D) 7
• E) As many as necessary

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms found in nearly every environment on Earth, some of which are beneficial while others can cause diseases.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that cannot synthesize their own food and rely on other organisms for nutrients.

Ecosystem Function

The natural processes and interactions that maintain the biodiversity and balance within an ecosystem, such as nutrient cycling and energy flow.

Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, and in doing so, carry out the natural process of decomposition.