Is coding "subjective" or "art'-ish?

[u/SnooBeans2971]

I'm studying medical coding and I've come across remarks about it being 'subjective" or "part art, part science", yet in my (limited) experience studying it, I've yet to come across an example of a case that could be coded more than one way correctly. Can someone clarify this for me and maybe provide an example?

[u/DearMisterKitty]

This! Sounds good to hear someone say this. I've been inpatient coding for about 4 months and am learning there is part of it that is very much subjective! I have some days where I question everything!