The following appears as the alphabetical index entry for the diagnostic phrase diabetic neuropathy: Diabetes
neuropathy 250.6X [357.2]
Which of the following statements is true when selecting a code for diabetic neuropathy?

A) Code 357.2 would be sequenced first.
B) Either code, 250.6X or 357.2, could be sequenced first.
C) Code 250.6X would be sequenced first.
D) Neither code can be sequenced first.

C

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