When a condition is documented as both acute and chronic, only the acute code should be reported.

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When a condition is documented as both acute and chronic, both the acute and chronic codes should be reported. The acute code will capture the current episode of care, while the chronic code will indicate the long-term presence of the condition.

When a Condition Is Documented as Both Acute and Chronic