Only if the condition is ____________ can a coder select a code from category B20, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease.

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The correct choice is B because for a coder to select a code from category B20 for HIV disease, the condition must be confirmed by a statement by the provider in the documentation. Coding guidelines specify that a provider's documented diagnosis must be used for coding purposes, and this is particularly important for conditions like HIV where the diagnosis has significant implications.

Only If the Condition Is ____________ Can a Coder Select