If several conditions co-exist equally with other diagnoses causing the encounter, the provider:
a. chooses which to list first.
b. bills separately for each diagnosis.
c. lists the most costly treatment diagnosis first.
d. asks the patient to determine which diagnosis is primary.
Answer: a
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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