Which of the Following Is NOT an External Cause Code

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an external cause code guideline?

• A)Assign the appropriate external cause code for each encounter for which the injury or condition is being treated.
• B)Use a full range of external cause codes to completely describe the injury.
• C)External cause code is always the principal diagnosis.
• D)Assign as many external cause codes as necessary.

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Definitions:

Economically Disadvantaged

Individuals or groups who have less economic security and fewer economic resources than the general population, often leading to limited access to basic needs and opportunities.

Live-In Boyfriend

A romantic partner with whom one shares a residence but is not legally married.

School Refusal

A child's behavior pattern of refusing to go to school on a regular basis or having difficulty staying in school, often due to anxiety, bullying, or learning disorders.

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence which emotions they feel, when they feel them, and how they express and experience these emotions.