Which of the following is NOT true about coding and abstracting signs and symptoms?

A) Signs/symptoms/abnormal findings that are not integral to the condition are not coded.
B) Do code symptoms that are not related to the confirmed disease.
C) All signs/symptoms/abnormal findings that are documented by the physician should be coded.
D) None of the other choices.


Answer: C

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