Which Abbreviation Means "Other" or "Other Specified" and Identifies Codes

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which abbreviation means "other" or "other specified" and identifies codes that are assigned when documentation supports a condition for which a more specific code does not exist?

• A) NEC
• B) NOS

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

Specialized plant tissue consisting of xylem and phloem, responsible for water, nutrient transportation, and structural support.

Protected Zygote

A fertilized egg cell that is safeguarded from the external environment by physical or biochemical means.

Cell Walls

Rigid layers found outside the plasma membrane in plants, fungi, bacteria, and algae cells, providing structure, protection, and support.

Bryophytes

A group of land plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts, characterized by their life cycle stages and lack of specialized vascular tissues.