If you are coding in the outpatient setting, the chief complaint is
A) documented in the patient's words.
B) listed as the secondary diagnosis.
C) documented with medical terminology.
D) listed as the primary diagnosis.

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The chief complaint in the outpatient setting is documented in the patient's words, reflecting the specific reason for the visit as expressed by the patient.

If You Are Coding in the Outpatient Setting, the Chief