Question

multiple select question

select all that apply

around which of the following are brackets in the tabular list used?

codes
alternative wordings
explanations
main terms
synonyms

Explanation:

Identify the punctuation rules in the Tabular List

Using the ICD-10 Punctuation Rules knowledge point

In the ICD-10-CM Tabular List, brackets [ ] are used as a punctuation convention to enclose synonyms, alternative wordings, or explanatory phrases. They are not used to enclose codes themselves, nor are they used around main terms (which are found in the Alphabetic Index).

Evaluate each option

Using the ICD-10 Punctuation Rules knowledge point

• Codes: Incorrect. Brackets do not enclose codes in the Tabular List (though italicized brackets in the Alphabetic Index can identify manifestation codes, the question specifically asks about the Tabular List).
• Alternative wordings: Correct. Brackets enclose alternative wordings.
• Explanations: Correct. Brackets enclose explanatory phrases.
• Main terms: Incorrect. Main terms are bolded in the Alphabetic Index, not enclosed in brackets in the Tabular List.
• Synonyms: Correct. Brackets enclose synonyms.

Answer:

• Codes
• Alternative wordings (Correct answer)
• Explanations (Correct answer)
• Main terms
• Synonyms (Correct answer)