What Is the Correct Code Assigned for a Patient with a Fear

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the correct code assigned for a patient with a fear of women?

• A) F40.290
• B) F40.291
• C) F40.298
• D) F40.8

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Definitions:

Informally

In a casual or unofficial manner, outside the contexts of formal or structured settings.

Attitude-Behavior Correspondence

The degree to which an individual's attitude is reflected in their behavior.

Judgment

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions based on a critical assessment of facts and information.

Context

The circumstances or background that surround and give meaning to an event, statement, or idea.