In coding late (residual) effects, the coder should:
A) code only the cause of the late effect.
B) code only the late effect.
C) code first the cause followed by the code for the late effect.
D) code first the late effect followed by the code for its cause.

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In coding late effects, the late effect itself is coded first, followed by the code for the cause of the late effect. This is the standard practice to ensure that the residual condition is highlighted.

In Coding Late (Residual) Effects, the Coder Should