Question

multiple choice question

which abbreviation indicates that the code to be located in the tabular list should be used when a condition is not completely described in the medical record?

nes
noc
nos
nec

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks for the abbreviation indicating that a code in the Tabular List should be used when a condition is not completely described (unspecified) in the medical record.

Evaluate the abbreviations

Using the NEC and NOS Abbreviations knowledge point:

• NOS stands for "Not Otherwise Specified." This abbreviation is equivalent to "unspecified" and is used when the documentation in the medical record does not provide enough detail to assign a more specific code.
• NEC stands for "Not Elsewhere Classifiable." This is used when the medical record is specific, but the coding system does not have a specific code for that unique condition.
• NES and NOC are not standard ICD-10 coding conventions for this purpose.

Therefore, the abbreviation that indicates a condition is not completely described in the medical record is NOS.

Answer:

• NES
• NOC
• NOS (Correct answer)
• NEC