When Coding a Differential Diagnosis, the Coder Will

question 8

Multiple Choice

When coding a differential diagnosis, the coder will:

• A) code two conditions, and the one documented first is the principal diagnosis.
• B) code two conditions, and the one documented second is the principal diagnosis.
• C) code two conditions, and either code can be assigned as the principal diagnosis.
• D) only code symptoms because there is no definitive diagnosis to assign as principal.

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