What should coders do when they see an order for an antibiotic?

A. Assign a code for long-term use of antibiotics.
B. Assign a code for unknown infectious disease.
C. Review the record to identify the type of infection.
D. Query the physician regarding why the antibiotic was ordered.

C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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