The first step in assigning an ICD-10-CM code is to ________.
A. locate the code in the Tabular List
B. match the code description in the Tabular List with the diagnosis in the patient's medical record
C. identify the first-listed diagnosis
D. list all diagnosis codes (up to four) on the insurance claim form
Answer: C
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