An External Cause Code, with the Appropriate Seventh Character, Is

question 18

True/False

An external cause code, with the appropriate seventh character, is assigned for each encounter for which the injury or condition is being treated.

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Definitions:

Pathology

The scientific study of diseases, including their causes, processes, and effects, often involving the examination of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-term inflammation and eventual scarring of the glomeruli, the tiny filters in the kidneys responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.