If a see cross reference appears after a main term, the coder
A) does not need to look up any additional words or phrases.
B) can code right from the Alphabetic Index.
C) must find the manifestation code also.
D) must look up the term that follows the word see in the index.

Question

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When a "see" cross-reference appears after a main term in the coding index, it instructs the coder to look up another term for the correct coding information. This ensures that the most accurate and specific code is used.

If a See Cross Reference Appears After a Main Term