chap 18 Flashcards
1
Q
Includes a tabular list of codes divided into
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chapter based on body system/condition
2
Q
Used a placeholder X
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for certain codes to allow for future expansion
3
Q
First character is always
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a letter
4
Q
All letters of the alphabet are used except for
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u
5
Q
Part 1
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introduction
6
Q
Part 2
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alphabetic index
7
Q
Part 3
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tabular list of diseases and injuries
8
Q
Example the main term of acute depressive reaction is
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Reaction
9
Q
Eponyms are oftentimes
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the name of the person who discovered it or used the instrument
10
Q
Z codes are for
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people who are not sick
