Multiple Choice
Supplementary words located in parentheses after a main term in the ICD-10-CM index are called __________ modifiers, which means they do not have to be included in the diagnostic statement for the code to be assigned.
A) mandatory
B) nonessential
C) qualifying
D) unspecified
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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