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:

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear on the skull that serves as a site of muscle attachment.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth nerve in the cranial region that handles sensory information from the head and face, as well as motor activities like chewing and biting.

Kyphosis

An exaggerated, forward rounding of the back, often seen in the upper back or thoracic spine, which can result from osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or other conditions.

Osteoporosis

Reduction in quantity of bone, resulting in porous bone.