Codes that describe symptoms and signs are acceptable for reporting purposes
A) any time they are documented.
B) when a definitive diagnosis has not been established.
C) if the sign or symptom is an integral part of the disease process.
D) under no circumstances.

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Codes that describe symptoms and signs are acceptable for reporting purposes when a definitive diagnosis has not been established. This allows for accurate coding in situations where the patient's condition has not yet been precisely diagnosed.

Codes That Describe Symptoms and Signs Are Acceptable for Reporting