Which one of the following statements is true?

A) All signs and symptoms should be coded.
B) Signs and symptoms that are integral to the disease process should not be assigned as additional codes.
C) Signs and symptoms that are integral to the disease process should be assigned as additional codes.
D) Signs and symptoms that are integral to the disease process should be assigned as first-listed or principal diagnoses codes.


B

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