In General, If the Patient Has a Below-The-Knee Amputation That

question 5

True/False

In general, if the patient has a below-the-knee amputation that is documented in the patient's chart, the coder should use code Z89.512 for Acquired Absence of Left Leg Below Knee.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a widely used handbook for diagnosing mental disorders.

Hair-Pulling Disorder

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Skin-Picking Disorder

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Hoarding

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