There is an Excludes 2 note at the beginning of the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter. Which is NOT one of the conditions noted in the Excludes note?

A) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
B) Complications of pregnancy
C) Circulatory disorders
D) Endocrine diseases


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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Assigning a diagnosis code that does not match patient documentation for the purpose or increasing reimbursement through the DRG system is known as:

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