If the same condition is described as both acute (subacute) and chronic, and separate subentries exist in the Index at the same indentation level, code_____.
A) only the acute
B) only the chronic
C) either; query the provider
D) both, and sequence the acute (subacute) first

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Both the acute (subacute) and chronic conditions should be coded, and the acute (subacute) condition should be sequenced first.

If the Same Condition Is Described as Both Acute (Subacute)