A patient's diagnosis as established by the physician
A. includes all of the conditions the patient is treated for.
B. describes the primary condition for which the patient is receiving treatment.
C. is the chief complaint of the patient.
D. must comply with WHO terminology guidelines to be accepted by third-party payers.
B. describes the primary condition for which the patient is receiving treatment.
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