When Coding the Phrase "Bilateral Multiple Perforations of the Tympanic

question 2

True/False

When coding the phrase "bilateral multiple perforations of the tympanic membrane," the term to reference in the index is membrane.

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Definitions:

Mental Disorder

A mental or behavioral pattern leading to distress or impaired ability to function in ordinary life.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders.

Mental Disorders

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DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification of mental health conditions published by the American Psychiatric Association.