The First Thing That the Coder Must Do in the Coding

question 130

Multiple Choice

The first thing that the coder must do in the coding process is:

• A) determine if a modifier is required
• B) identify the main (lead) term
• C) locate the diagnosis in the patient's health record
• D) look up the applicable anatomic site

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