According to the ICD-10-CM OGCR (Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting), an uncertain diagnosis that is documented at the time of discharge is coded as if it exists. This guideline applies:
a. only to the inpatient setting.
b. only to the outpatient setting.
c. both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
d. this is not a guideline.
Answer: a
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