Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:

A) likely.
B) possible.
C) questionable.
D) All of these

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Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:A)  likely.B)  possible.C)  questionable.D)  All of these

Marja Annukka · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Outpatient coders are instructed not to assign diagnosis codes for conditions documented as likely, possible, or questionable, as these terms indicate uncertainty. In outpatient coding, diagnoses must be documented as certain before they can be coded.

Outpatient coders cannot assign a diagnosis code for a diagnosis documented as:

A) likely.
B) possible.
C) questionable.
D) All of these

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