Which of the following is a true statement for a coder?
A. If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code CKD.
B. If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder cannot assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
C. If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder will only code hypertension.
D. If a patient has both hypertension and CKD, the coder is to assume a cause-and-effect relationship.
Answer: D
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