Question

multiple select question

select all that apply

parentheses ( ) are used around which types of descriptions that do not affect the code?

supplementary terms
includes terms
nonessential modifiers
excludes terms

Explanation:

Identify the role of parentheses in ICD-10

Using the Parentheses in ICD-10 and Nonessential modifiers knowledge points

• Parentheses \( ( ) \) are used in both the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List of ICD-10-CM to enclose supplementary words.
• These supplementary words are referred to as nonessential modifiers.
• The presence or absence of these nonessential terms in the diagnostic statement does not affect the code number to which it is assigned.

Evaluate the given options

Using the Parentheses in ICD-10 and Nonessential modifiers knowledge points

• Supplementary terms: Correct. Parentheses enclose supplementary words (also called supplementary terms) that provide additional descriptive information.
• Includes terms: Incorrect. Includes notes are preceded by the word "Includes" and are not defined by parentheses.
• Nonessential terms: Correct. These are officially called nonessential modifiers or nonessential terms because their presence does not alter the code assignment.
• Excludes terms: Incorrect. Excludes notes (Excludes1 and Excludes2) are formatted with distinct instructional boxes and headings, not parentheses around descriptions.

Answer:

• Supplementary terms (Correct answer)
• Includes terms
• Nonessential terms (Correct answer)
• Excludes terms