When a condition is described as both acute (subacute)and chronic,and separate subentries are listed in the Index at the same indentation level,code both,and sequence the acute (subacute)code first.

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This is correct coding convention according to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Acute or subacute conditions should be coded before chronic conditions. Separate subentries listed at the same indentation level should also be coded separately.

When a Condition Is Described as Both Acute (Subacute)and Chronic,and