A decimal point is used before the fourth character - ANSWER Which of the
following statements is true regarding ICD-10-CM codes?
Main terms - ANSWER What is the name for terms that are the key to locating
codes in the Alphabetic Index?
Dash - - ANSWER What punctuation mark is used at the end of an Alphabetic
Index entry to indicate that additional characters are required?
Laterality - ANSWER What term identifies whether a condition is on one side
of the body or the other?
first-listed diagnosis - ANSWER What is the main reason for a visit in an
outpatient setting?
Tabular List - ANSWER ICD-10-CM codes selected in the Alphabetic Index
should always be verified where?
Neoplasm Table - ANSWER Codes for "Carcinoma in situ" can be found
where?
X - ANSWER Which character is used as a placeholder in ICD-10-CM?
following statements is true regarding ICD-10-CM codes?
Main terms - ANSWER What is the name for terms that are the key to locating
codes in the Alphabetic Index?
Dash - - ANSWER What punctuation mark is used at the end of an Alphabetic
Index entry to indicate that additional characters are required?
Laterality - ANSWER What term identifies whether a condition is on one side
of the body or the other?
first-listed diagnosis - ANSWER What is the main reason for a visit in an
outpatient setting?
Tabular List - ANSWER ICD-10-CM codes selected in the Alphabetic Index
should always be verified where?
Neoplasm Table - ANSWER Codes for "Carcinoma in situ" can be found
where?
X - ANSWER Which character is used as a placeholder in ICD-10-CM?
