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the terms acquired, congenital, and both eyes that may modify the main term in the diagnostic statement would be considered
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○ subterms.
○ default codes
○ etiology codes.
○ nonessential modifiers.
Brief Explanations
The terms "acquired," "congenital," and "both eyes" add specific details to the main diagnostic term but are not required for the core diagnosis. They modify the main term without being essential to its basic meaning, fitting the definition of nonessential modifiers.
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nonessential modifiers.