Multiple Choice
The discharge summary states the patient's diagnoses are peptic ulcer disease versus chronic cholecystitis. Which diagnoses should be reported?
A) peptic ulcer disease
B) chronic cholecystitis
C) a symptom code
D) both peptic ulcer disease and chronic cholecystitis (either one can be principal)
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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