SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 2
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The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification
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To locate the diagnoses in the Alphabetical Index, Volume 2, ICD-9-CM.
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To verify the diagnoses in the Tabular List, Volume 1, ICD-9-CM. (para 2-13e)
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Handwritten physician's work copy and a typewritten copy. (para 2 -13b)
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a. Look under the name of the person for whom the disease or operation is
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b. Look under the main terms "Disease," "Syndrome," or "Tremor." (para 2 -15b)
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Divides each group into categories representing specific disease entiti es or the
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The Army requires that 5th-digit classifications be used for more specificity.
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Disregard decimal points appearing in ICD-9-CM and add a fourth-digit of zero.
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