Which of the following ICD-10-CM sections includes guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses in non-outpatient settings?
A) Section I
B) Section II
C) Section III
D) Section IV
E) Section V

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Section III: Includes guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses in non-outpatient settings. Section I: Includes the structure and conventions of the classification and general guidelines that apply to the entire classification, and chapter-specific guidelines that correspond to the chapters as they are arranged in the classification. Section II: Includes guidelines for selection of a principal diagnosis for non-outpatient settings. Section IV: Is for outpatient coding and reporting.

Which of the Following ICD-10-CM Sections Includes Guidelines for Reporting