Which of the following is NOT true of status codes?
A)A status code is informative because the status may affect the course of treatment and its outcome
B)A status code is distinct from a history code
C)A status code should not be used with a diagnosis code from one of the body system chapters if the diagnosis code includes the information provided by the status code
D)None of the above are correct

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All of the statements are true, making D the incorrect option. Status codes are informative and can affect treatment outcomes, they are distinct from history codes, and they should not be used if the diagnosis code already includes the same information.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of Status Codes