Question

multiple choice question

_______, which is a type of cross-reference, points the coder to additional, related index entries, indicating that the coder should review the additional categories that are mentioned.

see
see another
see also
see additional

Explanation:

Identify the definition of the cross-reference term

Using the ICD-10 Cross-Referencing knowledge point

• The prompt describes a cross-reference instruction in the ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index that directs a coder to look at other related index entries.
• This instruction indicates that the coder should review additional categories mentioned if the main term does not contain all the necessary information.

Compare the cross-reference instructions

Using the ICD-10 Cross-Referencing knowledge point

• "See": A mandatory instruction directing the coder to another term. It must be followed to find the correct code.
• "See also": An instruction directing the coder to another main term that may provide additional useful index entries. It is used when the main term has information, but additional related categories are available elsewhere.
• Therefore, the term that points to "additional, related index entries" is "See also".

Answer:

• See
• See another
• See also (Correct answer)
• See additional