It is unacceptable to assign codes in the inpatient setting to diagnoses that are documented as being "probable," "suspected," or "likely."

Name: It is unacceptable to assign codes in the inpatient setting to diagnoses that are documented as being "probable," "suspected," or "likely."
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In the inpatient setting, it is acceptable to assign codes for diagnoses documented as "probable," "suspected," or "likely" because coding guidelines allow for the coding of uncertain diagnoses at the time of discharge.

It Is Unacceptable to Assign Codes in the Inpatient Setting