Question

multiple choice question

the convention that addresses multiple codes for conditions that have both an underlying etiology and manifestations is indicated in the ______ by some phrases that contain instructions about the need for additional codes.

alphabetic index
tabular list
excludes statement
includes statement

Explanation:

Identify the core question

The question asks to identify where the convention addressing multiple codes for conditions with both an underlying etiology and manifestations is indicated.

Analyze the ICD-10 coding guidelines

Using the ICD-10 Conventions knowledge point:

• The "etiology/manifestation" convention requires coding the underlying condition first, followed by the manifestation.
• In the ICD-10 Tabular List Organization, these instructions are explicitly indicated by instructional notes such as "Use additional code" (at the etiology code) or "Code first" (at the manifestation code).
• Therefore, this convention is indicated in the Tabular List.

Evaluate the options

• Alphabetic Index: While it may point to codes, the specific instructional notes directing the sequencing of etiology and manifestation codes are found in the Tabular List.
• Tabular List: Correct. This is where the instructional notes ("code first", "use additional code") reside.
• excludes statement: These indicate that codes are excluded from each other, not how to sequence etiology/manifestation.
• includes statement: These define what is contained within a category, not sequencing.

Answer:

• Alphabetic Index
• Tabular List (Correct answer)
• excludes statement
• includes statement