Charles Used the ICD-9-CM Code When He Mapped It to the ICD-10-CM

question 23

Multiple Choice

Charles used the ICD-9-CM code when he mapped it to the ICD-10-CM code. The ICD-10-CM code is the:

• A) synonymy.
• B) target.
• C) source.
• D) reference.

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Definitions:

Defendant

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Fails to Respond

Refers to the failure of a party to reply or take action within the stipulated time in a legal context.

Complaint

A formal legal document that initiates a lawsuit by setting forth the facts and legal reasons that the filing party believes are sufficient to support a claim against the defendant.

Class Action Lawsuit

A legal proceeding where one or several individuals file a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group of people who are similarly affected.