Refer to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines I.C.21.c.3, which states: ________ codes indicate that a patient is either a carrier of a disease or has the sequelae or residual of a past disease or condition.

A. Status
B. Procedure
C. Activity
D. Hobby


Answer: A

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