The guidelines direct a coder to exclude any conditions or diagnoses:
A) that have no impact on the current treatment or service.
B) that cannot be reimbursed.
C) for which tests results are inconclusive.
D) for which insurance companies will deny payment.

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The purpose of coding is to accurately reflect the patient's condition and treatment, so including irrelevant conditions or diagnoses would not serve this purpose. Excluding conditions or diagnoses that have no impact on the current treatment or service ensures that the coding accurately reflects the patient's condition while also avoiding any confusion or errors that may arise from including irrelevant information.

The Guidelines Direct a Coder to Exclude Any Conditions or Diagnoses