"And" Convention
In ICD-10-CM, the word "and" is interpreted to mean "and/or." This means that either one condition alone or both conditions together may satisfy the
Definition
In ICD-10-CM, the word "and" is interpreted to mean "and/or." This means that either one condition alone or both conditions together may satisfy the
Why it matters
"And" Convention is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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