In alphabetic index of icd-10-cm non essential modifier are
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To find the non-essential modifiers in the alphabetic index of ICD-10-CM, you can follow these steps:
1. Access the ICD-10-CM codebook or use an online version from a trusted source.
2. Locate the main term or condition you are looking up in the alphabetic index.
3. The main term will have subterms listed below it, each providing more detailed information.
4. Look for subterms that contain modifiers. These modifiers can be non-essential to the code assignment, providing additional information but not necessary for the code selection.
Non-essential modifiers are typically displayed in parentheses or brackets and can include descriptors such as "with," "in," "due to," "by," or other similar terms. For example, if you are looking up "Fracture" in the index, you may find subterms like "Fracture, closed" or "Fracture, displaced" - the terms "closed" and "displaced" would be non-essential modifiers in this case.
It's important to note that non-essential modifiers can provide specificity and may be relevant for accurate code selection in certain situations. You should consult the official coding guidelines and instructions provided in the ICD-10-CM codebook for the specific coding scenario you are dealing with.