Which of the following statements is true?
A) History codes (V10-V19 ) are used as secondary codes if the history has an impact on current care.
B) History codes (V10-V19 ) are used as the principal diagnosis if the history has an impact on current care.
C) Resolved conditions from a previous admission listed on the face sheet are sequenced as the principal diagnosis.
D) Status-post procedures from previous conditions that have no bearing on the current stay are listed as a secondary diagnosis by use of a V code.
A
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