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No; an E code can never be used as a principal diagnosis code, because E codes are supplementary classification codes that describe causes of injury, poisoning, or other adverse reactions affecting a patient's health.
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Will an E-code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture?
will an e code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture? why or why not
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no
Can an E code always be used in conjunction with a diagnosis of a fracture?
No
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