The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines direct the coder to do which of the following when coding for a weakened or paralyzed patient when there is no indication of the patient's dominant side?
A) If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as dominant.
B) If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected, report as nondominant.
C) If the documentation states the patient's left side is affected, report as dominant.
D) Query the physician to find out the dominant side.

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If the documentation states the patient's right side is affected and there is no indication of the dominant side, the ICD-10-CM guidelines direct the coder to report the right side as dominant.

The ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines Direct the Coder to Do Which