What type of coding uses diagnoses that are not as specific as possible?
A) assumption coding
B) upcoding
C) downcoding
D) truncated coding

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Truncated coding refers to the practice of using diagnoses codes that are not as specific as they could be. This means that the coding does not fully specify the patient's condition, leading to a lack of detail and specificity in the medical record.

What Type of Coding Uses Diagnoses That Are Not as Specific