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    Codes That Describe Symptoms and Signs, as Opposed to Diagnoses
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Codes That Describe Symptoms and Signs, as Opposed to Diagnoses

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Question 18

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Codes that describe symptoms and signs, as opposed to diagnoses, are acceptable for reporting purposes when a related ____________________diagnosis has not been established by the provider.

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