Subterms in an ICD-9-CM entry may show:

A. the cause or origin of the disease.
B. another name for the disease.
C. a better description of the disease.
D. treatments of the disease.

Answer: the cause or origin of the disease.

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The federal law that requires employers to ensure a safe and healthy place to work is known by the acronym:

a. OSHA. b. EMTALA. c. EEO. d. ADA.

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