Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.12.a.6 which states: If a patient is admitted with a pressure ulcer at one stage and it progresses to a higher stage, ________ separate codes should be assigned. 

A. Two
B. Four
C. Three
D. Five


Answer: A

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