Official coding guidelines require proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. The sequencing depends on:
A) the physician's sequencing when he documents the diagnoses and procedures.
B) the most resource-intensive (expensive) procedures performed.
C) dates procedures were performed.
D) the codes assigned and the circumstances of the encounter.
D
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