Official coding guidelines require proper sequencing of diagnosis and procedure codes. The sequencing depends on:
a. the physician's sequencing when he documents the diagnoses and procedures.
b. the most resource-intensive (expensive) procedures performed.
c. dates procedures were performed.
d. the codes assigned and the circumstances of the encounter.
Answer: d
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