Which of the following services can code for suspected or unconfirmed conditions?
A) inpatient coding
B) physician coding
C) home health coding
D) outpatient coding

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Inpatient coding allows for the coding of suspected or unconfirmed conditions, as the coding guidelines for inpatient settings permit the use of codes that reflect the provider's suspicion or differential diagnosis when a definitive diagnosis has not been established by the end of the encounter.

Which of the Following Services Can Code for Suspected or Unconfirmed