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Which one of the following statements is false?
 A) Ill-defined conditions should never be coded if a more definitive diagnosis is made.
  B) Signs and symptoms are coded whenever they are recorded in the medical record.
  C) Until a specific diagnosis is made, signs and symptoms can be coded.
  D) If a definitive diagnosis is not established, then a code for a sign or symptom should be reported.

Question 2

Frank is experiencing pain in his right knee due to a torn tendon. The pain is considered which of the following?
 A) primary diagnosis
  B) sign
  C) symptom
  D) secondary diagnosis



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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