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A patient is admitted with possible pulmonary embolism. Workup is inconclusive, and the discharge diagnosis remains 'possible PE.' For inpatient coding, how is this coded?

Code only the symptoms (e.g., chest pain, dyspnea) Code the possible PE as if it were established Code R69 - illness, unspecified Query the physician but do not code anything until clarified

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Code the possible PE as if it were established

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