In the outpatient setting, conditions that are listed as "rule out" can be reported as if the patient has the condition.

Name: In the outpatient setting, conditions that are listed as "rule out" can be reported as if the patient has the condition.
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In the outpatient setting, conditions that are listed as "rule out" should not be reported as if the patient has the condition. Instead, codes for the presenting symptoms or findings should be used until a definitive diagnosis is made.

In the Outpatient Setting, Conditions That Are Listed as "Rule