Bill Best is admitted with intractable renal colic due to kidney stones. He is admitted for pain management. What would be the principal diagnosis?

A) calculus of kidney
B) renal colic
C) pain management
D) Either calculus of kidney or renal colic. The coder should query the attending physician.

B

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