The discharge summary states the patient's diagnoses are peptic ulcer disease versus chronic cholecystitis. Which diagnoses should be reported?

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Both peptic ulcer disease and chronic cholecystitis should be reported as they are both documented as possible diagnoses for the patient. Either one could be reported as the principal diagnosis depending on the circumstances of the patient's hospitalization. A symptom code is not appropriate as there are specific diagnoses documented.

The Discharge Summary States the Patient's Diagnoses Are Peptic Ulcer