What Does an Excludes2 Note in ICD-10-CM Mean to a Coder

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What does an Excludes2 note in ICD-10-CM mean to a coder?

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Node Transmits

The process by which a node or endpoint in a network sends data or signals to other nodes.

Network Connection Topology

Network connection topology refers to the arrangement or layout of elements (nodes, computers, devices) in a network and how they are physically or logically interconnected.

Network Topology

The arrangement of elements (nodes, links, etc.) in a communication network, defining how they are interconnected.

Transmitting PLC

Refers to a Programmable Logic Controller that sends data or signals to other devices or systems.