Which of the following is true of carryover lines (turnover lines)?
A) They are used if the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line.
B) They are used to show the cause of the disease (etiology).
C) They are used to identify the body site of the condition.
D) They list another name for the condition or disease.

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Carryover lines (or turnover lines) are used in medical coding when the description of the main term or subterm is too long to fit on one line. They continue the term on the next line and are indicated by a hyphen at the end of the initial line.

Which of the Following Is True of Carryover Lines (Turnover