Asked by bharath krishna on May 27, 2024
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An external cause code is used when a patient has:
A) an adverse effect.
B) an injury.
C) been poisoned.
D) All of these
External Cause Code
A coding system used in healthcare to classify external causes of injuries, poisonings, and other adverse effects.
Poisoned
A condition produced by a substance that harms or causes death.
- Acknowledge the role and utilization of external cause codes.
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Anthony SargentJun 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
External cause codes are used to describe external factors that contributed to a patient's condition or injury, including adverse effects, injuries, and poisonings. Therefore, all of these options are correct.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the role and utilization of external cause codes.