When ICD-10-CM Assigns a Combination Code That Identifies Both the Definitive

question 16

True/False

When ICD-10-CM assigns a combination code that identifies both the definitive diagnosis and a common symptom, an additional code for the symptom should be assigned.

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Definitions:

Cognition-Based

Pertaining to processes related to knowledge, understanding, and thinking.

Factual Information

Data or details that are true, objective, and can be verified or proven.

Accommodation

Adjusting one’s own behavior or thoughts to be more compatible with others or to deal effectively with new situations.

Little Importance

A term used to denote items, issues, or topics that are considered to have minimal significance or priority.