Punctuation symbols used in the diagnostic code book titled International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) . It is used to enclose a series of terms, each of which is modified by the statement appearing at the right of the brace in the descriptions of the diagnoses. This convention does not appear in ICD-10-CM.

Punctuation symbols used in the diagnostic code book titled International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) . Brackets are used to enclose synonyms, alternate wording, and explanatory phrases of the descriptions of the diagnoses. This convention does not appear in ICD-10-CM.

Administrative individual of a field (branch) office of an insurance company. Also called a general manager .
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An executive who manages a branch office for an insurer or an agency.

Common method in which insurance companies use commissioned agents to sell and deliver individual insurance policies and the agents work out of a field office under contract to the insurance company. The branch manager, supervisors, and clerical personnel in the field office are employees of the insurance company.

Prescription drugs that are sold under a registered trademark (brand) name. Also known as trade name .