Diagnoses documented as probable, suspected, questionable, rule out, or working diagnosis, or other similar terms indicating uncertainty, are considered __________ diagnoses, and are not coded in an outpatient setting.
A) first-listed
B) primary
C) qualified
D) signs/symptoms

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In an outpatient setting, diagnoses that are uncertain or not confirmed, such as those documented as probable, suspected, questionable, rule out, or working diagnosis, are considered "qualified" diagnoses and are not coded. Instead, signs and symptoms are coded.

Diagnoses Documented as Probable, Suspected, Questionable, Rule Out, or Working