A professional coder should not:
A) code any condition that has not been documented.
B) send queries to the physician who cared for the patient.
C) read the physician's notes thoroughly.
D) code to the highest specificity.

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Coding any condition that has not been documented is against coding guidelines and standards, as coders must rely on documented medical records to assign codes accurately.

A Professional Coder Should Not