Locate the Main Term.
2. Read the subterms and modifiers.
3. Identify the preliminary code(s)
Identify the word(s) from the first-listed diagnosis to be looked up as the Main Term in the Index.
The Main Term is always boldfaced with an initial capital letter in the Index. The Main Term may be any of the following:
• A condition, such as Fracture
• A disease, such as Pneumonia
• Reason for a visit, such as Screening
• Eponym (a disease or condition named after an individual), such as Colles’ fracture
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1. the main term is incorrect 2. what is the main term for this question? You did not select one. 4. Lipoma of muscle, right forearm D17.9 5. Please identify the main term |
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7. Please identify the correct main term 9. Please identify the correct main term 10. Please identify the main term 11. Please identify the correct main term 12. the main term is incorrect, code- please code to the full extent |
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13. please identify the correct main term
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18. Please identify the correct main term and correct code
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