Which of the Following Is a True Statement for a Coder

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement for a coder?

A) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder is to assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
B) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder cannot assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
C) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code hypertension.
D) If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code CKD.