In "Niacin deficiency [pellagra]," what do the brackets represent?
A. that the coder cannot use this code because it is invalid
B. that the coder must look up the code for pellagra
C. that the word pellagra is a synonym, alternative word, or explanation
D. that the coder must use a combination code
Answer: C
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