Which ICD-10 convention describes a condition that is not part of the condition represented by the code, but if the patient actually has both conditions, both may be coded?
A) Includes
B) Excludes1
C) Excludes2
D) Code Also
E) See Also

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Excludes2 is used to indicate a condition that is not part of the condition it is excluded from but may exist at the same time. If a patient has both conditions, both can be coded.

Which ICD-10 Convention Describes a Condition That Is Not Part