When Coding the Phrase "Right Upper Extremity Cast Change Due

question 7

Multiple Choice

When coding the phrase "right upper extremity cast change due to breakage of cast," the term to reference in the Index is _____.

• A) cast
• B) change
• C) breakage
• D) extremity

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