When are codes that describe symptoms and signs acceptable for reporting purposes according to coding guidelines?
A) when a face sheet does not list a diagnosis
B) when the signs and symptoms are an integral part of the disease coded
C) when a definitive diagnosis has not been established by the physician
D) when the computer input screen allows for multiple codes
C
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