Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a major step in locating the appropriate ICD-10-CM code?
A) Verify the code identified in the Alphabetic Index by checking it in the Tabular List
B) Select the appropriate default code listed in the Tabular List
C) Review all notes listed in the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List
D) Determine the main term(s) from the documentation
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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