what does it mean when you find a three digit code highlited in the tabular list A, Poisoning
B. Accident,
C. Theraputic Use
D. Undetermined
When you find a three-digit code highlighted in the tabular list of a classification system like the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), it indicates the category under which a specific diagnosis or condition falls. In the context of your question, the four options (A, B, C, D) represent different categories for classifying the cause or purpose of the code.
A. Poisoning: If the three-digit code is highlighted under the category "Poisoning" (Option A), it means that the code represents a diagnosis or condition related to poisoning, where a person has been exposed to a toxic substance.
B. Accident: If the three-digit code is highlighted under the category "Accident" (Option B), it means that the code represents a diagnosis or condition that resulted from an unintentional event or injury.
C. Therapeutic Use: If the three-digit code is highlighted under the category "Therapeutic Use" (Option C), it means that the code represents a diagnosis or condition resulting from the intentional use of medication or treatment.
D. Undetermined: If the three-digit code is highlighted under the category "Undetermined" (Option D), it means that the cause or purpose of the code cannot be determined or is uncertain based on the available information.
To find out why a specific three-digit code is highlighted in any of these categories, you would need to refer to the corresponding tabular list or index of the specific classification system being used, such as ICD-10 or ICD-11, and look for the specific code in question. The tabular list will provide detailed information about the code and its associated diagnosis or condition.