Question

multiple choice question

when the ______ is used, the diagnostic statement must include one of the terms after it to be assigned a code from the particular category.

bracket
parenthesis
colon
abbreviation

Explanation:

Identify the punctuation rule

Using the ICD-10 Punctuation Rules and ICD-10 Conventions knowledge points

In ICD-10-CM coding, specific punctuation marks have distinct functions:

• Colons (\(:\)) are used in the Tabular List after an incomplete term that needs one or more of the modifiers following it to make it assignable to a given category.
• Parentheses (\((\ )\)) enclose nonessential modifiers.
• Brackets (\([\ ]\)) enclose synonyms, alternative wordings, or explanatory phrases.

Therefore, when a colon is used, the diagnostic statement must include one of the modifying terms listed after it to be assigned to that particular code or category.

Answer:

• bracket
• parenthesis
• colon (Correct answer)
• abbreviation