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=== Other co-codes ===
=== Other co-codes ===
*In addition to the combined coding situations listed above, you can combine codes when it makes sense to you to do so.  The general guideline should be that codes be combined (instead of just co-listed in the diagnosis list) when they are '''strongly''' related to each other.   
*In addition to the combined coding situations listed above, you can combine codes when it makes sense to you to do so.  The general guideline should be that codes be combined (instead of just both listed in the diagnosis list) when they are '''strongly''' related to each other.   
*Use your judgement.  Either listing them separately, or combined ensures that they're all there.
*Use your judgement.  Either listing them separately, or combined ensures that they're all there.