All of the Following Are True of External Cause Codes

question 29

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of external cause codes EXCEPT they capture____.

• A)the cause
• B)the intent
• C)how to screen patients
• D)the place where the event occurred

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Definitions:

Presbyopia

A common age-related condition where the eye's lens loses the ability to focus clearly on close objects, typically starting in middle age.

Hyperopia

A vision condition also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen more clearly than near objects due to the light entering the eye focusing behind the retina.

License Plates

Metal or plastic plates displayed on vehicles for official identification purposes.

Cornea

The transparent front part of the eye that covers the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber, responsible for focusing most of the light that enters the eye.