The Second Step in Locating an ICD-10 Code Is To

question 77

Short Answer

The second step in locating an ICD-10 code is to:
A)locate the term in the alphabetic index.
B)verify the term in the tabular listing.
C)read all relevant notations that appear in the alphabetic index.
D)read all relevant notations that appear in the tabular listing.

• A)locate the term in the alphabetic index.
• B)verify the term in the tabular listing.
• C)read all relevant notations that appear in the alphabetic index.
• D)read all relevant notations that appear in the tabular listing.

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Definitions:

Proximate Cause

A legal concept that refers to the primary cause of an injury or damage in tort law, without which the injury or damage would not have occurred.

Cause in Fact

An element in tort law that establishes a direct connection between the defendant's conduct and the harm suffered by the plaintiff.

Compensable Loss

A financial loss for which one can receive compensation, often through insurance or litigation.

Duty of Care

A duty mandated by law placed on a person to exercise reasonable care in actions that might predictably injure other people.