In inpatient coding, which of the following are you permitted to code?
A) Rule out
B) Probable
C) Suspected
D) All of these

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In inpatient coding, coders are permitted to code all of these terms (rule out, probable, suspected) as they indicate the possibility of a condition even if it is not yet confirmed or fully diagnosed. However, it is important to note that coding these terms should be supported by clinical indicators and documentation in the medical record.

In Inpatient Coding, Which of the Following Are You Permitted