To correctly code a situation where the encounter is for circumstances other than a disease or injury you would use a(n)
A) Z code.
B) M code.
C) E code.
D) V code.

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Z codes are used in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) coding system to represent encounters for reasons other than a disease or injury, such as to indicate a patient's visit for a routine health checkup or to receive vaccinations.

To Correctly Code a Situation Where the Encounter Is for Circumstances