Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 47
A direction to "code first underlying disease" should be considered
Answer options
- A. only when coding inpatient records.
- B. a mandatory instruction.
- C. mandatory dependent upon the code selection.
- D. a suggestion only.
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B because 'code first underlying disease' is a crucial directive that must be adhered to in coding practices. The other options incorrectly categorize it as optional or conditional, which undermines the importance of accurately reflecting the underlying condition in coding.