Conditions that are routinely associated with a disease or condition should not be coded as additional diagnoses unless instructed by the classification or unless they affect the patient's condition or treatment given.

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This is one of the guidelines of ICD-10-CM coding. It is not appropriate to code conditions that are routinely associated with a disease or condition unless they affect the patient's condition or require additional treatment. Coding unnecessarily can impact reimbursement and also create confusion for healthcare providers.

Conditions That Are Routinely Associated with a Disease or Condition