When No Entry Is Found Under the Main Term for the Condition

question 45

Short Answer

When no entry is found under the main term for the condition, the coder should refer to the main term ____________________.

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Definitions:

Expensive

Describes goods or services that have a high price or cost, often relative to similar items.

Mad Cow Disease

A neurological disorder in cattle that can be transmitted to humans, leading to a fatal brain disease known as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Upward Pressure

A situation in which there is an increase in prices or demand in the economy or a specific market.

Cattle

Large domesticated herbivores that are raised primarily for meat (beef), milk, and hides, playing a significant role in agricultural economies.