All the following are true regarding coding an impending or threatening condition EXCEPT:
A) code as a confirmed diagnosis if it occurred.
B) if it did not occur look for a subentry term.
C) if it did occur look for subterms in the Index.
D) code the underlying condition if no subterms are found.

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If the condition did occur, it should be coded as a confirmed diagnosis, not by looking for subterms in the Index.

All the Following Are True Regarding Coding an Impending or Threatening