What is the ICD-10-CM instruction meaning "code this condition in addition to the primary code"?
QUESTION
Which ICD-10-CM characters are used to indicate laterality when available?
QUESTION
Identify when it is appropriate to code a sign or symptom instead of a diagnosis in ICD-10-CM.
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ANSWER
When no confirmed diagnosis is documented for the encounter. ICD-10-CM guidelines prohibit coding unconfirmed diagnoses, requiring signs or symptoms to be used for uncertain cases.