The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines direct the coder to do which of the following when coding for a weakened or paralyzed patient when there is no indication of the patient's dominant side:
A. If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as dominant.
B. If the documentation states the patient's left side is affected, report as dominant.
C. If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as nondominant.
D. Query the physician to find out the dominant side.
Answer: A
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