Ch 5: Terms

Question 1

Acute

Answer 1

A short and relatively severe course

Question 2

Chronic

Answer 2

Persistent over a long period

Question 3

Combination code

Answer 3

A single code used to classify two diagnoses; or a diagnoses with an associated secondary process (manifestation); or a diagnoses with an associated complication

Question 4

Conventions

Answer 4

General rules for use in classification that must be followed for accurate coding

Question 5

Etiology

Answer 5

Cause or origin of a disease or condition

Question 6

Manifestation

Answer 6

Symptom or condition that is the result of a disease

Question 7

Residual condition or effect

Answer 7

When the acute phase of an illness or injury has passed, but a residual condition or health problem remains

Question 8

Sequelae

Answer 8

Residual conditions or effects; time when the acute phase of an illness or injury has passed, but residual conditions or health problems remain

Question 9

Sign

Answer 9

Objective evidence of a disease or of a patient’s condition as perceived by the patient’s examining physician

Question 10

Subacute

Answer 10

Somewhat acute; between chronic and acute

Question 11

Symptom

Answer 11

Subjective evidence of a disease or of a patient’s condition as perceived by the patient