When a Code Assignment Specifically Identifies a Chromosomal Abnormality, Manifestations

question 29

True/False

When a code assignment specifically identifies a chromosomal abnormality, manifestations that are an inherent component should be coded separately.

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

A succession of wave-like contractions in muscles that push food through the digestive system.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, which stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

Common Bile Duct

A duct in the digestive system that conveys bile from the liver and gallbladder to the duodenum.