According to the OGCR, if the physician documents a symptom followed by two contrasting diagnoses, the coder should:
A) code just the two contrasting diagnoses.
B) sequence the symptom first, followed by any/all contrasting diagnoses.
C) query the provider to ask which of the contrasting diagnoses is the principal/first listed diagnosis.
D) code only the two contrasting diagnoses.
Answer: B
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