In ICD-9, ________ Codes Identify Encounters for Reasons Other Than

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Short Answer

In ICD-9, ________ codes identify encounters for reasons other than illness or injury and can be used either as a primary code for an encounter or as an additional code.

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Definitions:

Introjected Regulation

A form of internal motivation where individuals engage in a behavior not out of personal interest but because of internal pressures or obligations.

Amotivation

A lack of motivation or absence of intrinsic or extrinsic motivators to engage in an activity.

Self-handicapping

A cognitive strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses to avoid self-blame when they do not meet expectations.

Self-handicappers

Individuals who deliberately create obstacles or excuses for themselves so that if they do poorly, they can avoid blaming their own ability.