Which are essential modifiers that qualify the main term in the ICD-10-CM index by listing alternative sites, etiology, or clinical status?
A) neoplasms
B) nonessential modifiers
C) qualifiers
D) subterms

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Subterms in the ICD-10-CM index are essential modifiers that provide additional information about the main term, such as alternative sites, etiology, or clinical status.

Which Are Essential Modifiers That Qualify the Main Term in the ICD-10-CM