For ICD-10 Codes, the Instruction "Code First" Tells the Coder

question 45

True/False

For ICD-10 codes, the instruction "code first" tells the coder to use another code as the first code because it identifies the underlying cause or condition.

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Widely held but fixed and oversimplified images or ideas about a particular type of person or thing.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.

Blame-The-Victim Dynamic

A social phenomenon where the victim of a crime or wrongdoing is held responsible for the harm that befell them, often reflecting societal prejudices.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.