In both ICD-9 and ICD-10, the convention code first underlying disease means ________.
A. two codes are required separately to code the diagnosis
B. the code may not be used as the first code
C. alternative wording must be used
D. the disease is not otherwise specified.
E. ICD does not provide a code specific enough for the patient's condition
Answer: B
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