When provided with both a preoperative diagnosis and a postoperative diagnosis:
A) the postoperative diagnosis is expected to be more accurate and should be used for coding.
B) the preoperative diagnosis is expected to be more accurate and should be used for coding.
C) the postoperative diagnosis and preoperative diagnosis are always the same.
D) None of these

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The postoperative diagnosis is expected to be more accurate as it is based on the results of the surgery and any biopsy or other diagnostic tests that were performed. Therefore, it should be used for coding to provide the most accurate representation of the patient's condition and the procedures performed.

When Provided with Both a Preoperative Diagnosis and a Postoperative