Which of the following statements is not true about E codes?

A. All accidents involving motor vehicles require an E code describing the vehicle.
B. E codes are always the primary or first diagnosis listed.
C. They are generally used only for the initial treatment of an acute illness or injury.
D. E codes associated with poisonings can be found in the Table of Drugs and Chemicals.
E. Burns require an E code to describe how the burn occurred.

Answer: B

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