When is it appropriate for an insurance billing specialist or medical coder to code directly from the ICD-9-CM Alphabetical Index?
A. always
B. never
C. when enough information about the diagnostic statement can be found in the index
D. when the insurance billing specialist or medical coder is competent in their skills
Answer: B
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