For an Outpatient Service, a History Code (Z80-Z87) May Be

question 24

True/False

For an outpatient service, a history code (Z80-Z87) may be assigned as a secondary code if the historical condition or family history has an impact on the current care or has an influence on the treatment.

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Definitions:

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