In ICD-10, the Notation "Excludes 2" Means That the Code

question 67

Short Answer

In ICD-10, the notation "Excludes 2" means that the code excluded:
A)may be reported with the listed code as a second condition.
B)should never be used with the listed code.
C)is rarely used with the listed code.
D)is always used with the listed code.

• A)may be reported with the listed code as a second condition.
• B)should never be used with the listed code.
• C)is rarely used with the listed code.
• D)is always used with the listed code.

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