Question

multiple choice question

which note appears when icd-10-cm requires assignment of codes for health factors (such as tobacco or alcohol use)?

\see also\
\use eighth digit\
\use modifier\
\use additional code\

Explanation:

Identify the coding convention

Using the ICD-10 Instructional Notes knowledge point

• The question asks which instructional note appears in the ICD-10-CM tabular list when a code requires an additional code to identify associated health factors, such as tobacco or alcohol use.
• In ICD-10-CM, the instruction to add another code to fully describe the clinical scenario (such as underlying factors, exposure, or use of substances) is indicated by the note "use additional code".
• Let's verify the other options:
• "see also" is a cross-reference note in the Alphabetic Index.
• "use eighth digit" is incorrect because ICD-10-CM codes have a maximum of 7 characters.
• "use modifier" is a CPT coding concept, not an ICD-10-CM tabular note.
• Therefore, "use additional code" is the correct instructional note.

Answer:

• "see also"
• "use eighth digit"
• "use modifier"
• "use additional code" (Correct answer)