In HCC coding, all diagnoses are _____________________ to reflect the current status of the patient's chronic conditions.
A) drilled down
B) not uncomplicated
C) at the appropriate level
D) drilled down and at the appropriate level
E) drilled down, not uncomplicated, and at the appropriate level

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In HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category) coding, it's important to capture the full complexity of a patient's condition. This means diagnoses must be "drilled down" to the most specific level possible and coded "at the appropriate level" to accurately reflect the current status of the patient's chronic conditions.

In HCC Coding, All Diagnoses Are _____________________ to Reflect the Current