Not otherwise specified codes are used
A) when no other information is available for assigning the disease a more specific code.
B) never because they are not allowed in ICD-10-CM.
C) when no code matches the exact situation.
D) only when there is a manifestation code.

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Not otherwise specified (NOS) codes are used when there is insufficient information to assign a more specific code for a disease or condition in ICD-10-CM.

Not Otherwise Specified Codes Are Used