Which instruction directs the coder to the main term for a diagnosis code, found in the ICD-10-CM disease index?

Major stab wound to thoracic aorta. Patient fell on a pitchfork in hay that was stored in the barn. Which ICD-10-CM codes should be assigned?

ICD-10-PCS codes are reported for __________ settings only.

ICD-10-CM categories, subcategories, and codes contain __________.

The __________ instruction requires the causal condition to be sequenced first if present.

Which term describes symptoms or conditions that result from another disease?

The International Classification of Diseases, published by the World Health Organization, is used to classify __________ data from death certificates.

When coders have questions about documented diagnoses or procedures/services, they should use a __________ process to contact the responsible physician to request clarification about documentation and the code(s) to be assigned.

A vaccine stimulates a person’s immune response to defend against every viral disease.

Which of the following correctly describes the term translation?