Question

multiple choice question

some conditions may require two codes: one for the ____ and a second for the ____.

main term; subterm
etiology; subterm
manifestation; eponym
etiology; manifestation

Explanation:

Identify the coding convention

Using the Etiology Manifestation Convention knowledge point
In medical coding (specifically ICD-10-CM), certain conditions have both an underlying etiology (cause) and multiple body system manifestations due to that cause. The coding guidelines require dual coding: the etiology code is sequenced first, followed by the manifestation code.

Match with options

The prompt states: "Some conditions may require two codes: one for the ______ and a second for the ______."
This directly corresponds to the etiology/manifestation convention, where the first code represents the etiology and the second code represents the manifestation.

Answer:

• main term; subterm
• etiology; subterm
• manifestation; eponym
• etiology; manifestation (Correct answer)