Mastering 'Other' Codes

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Which codes should be used when the medical record provides detail for which a specific code does not exist?

  • Codes with NEC in the line
  • Codes titled 'other' (correct)
  • Codes titled 'other specified'
  • Codes in the Tabular List

What do Alphabetic Index entries with NEC in the line designate?

  • Specific disease entities
  • Codes titled 'other specified'
  • Codes in the Tabular List
  • Codes titled 'other' (correct)

Why are Alphabetic Index entries with specific disease entities included within an 'other' code?

  • To represent specific disease entities (correct)
  • To provide additional details
  • To simplify coding
  • To avoid confusion

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