If the postoperative diagnosis is known at the time of billing a claim, which of the following diagnoses should be listed first?

a. Reason for the surgery diagnosis
b. Postoperative diagnosis
c. Underlying condition related to the reason for surgery
d. V codes for the surgical procedure


Answer: b

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