Question

Which one of the following statements is true of the admitting diagnosis? A. The admitting diagnosis is always the same as the principal diagnosis. B. The admitting diagnosis may differ from the final diagnoses recorded in the medical record. C. The admitting diagnosis depends on tests and examinations. . D. The admitting diagnosis should never be assigned for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The admitting diagnosis may differ from the final diagnoses recorded in the medical record.

Explanation:

Admission diagnosis is made when the patient needs to be admitted. This diagnosis is given by the health professional who is responsible for the patient, who makes an initial diagnosis that will help to see the patient's health progress during the days of hospitalization. In addition, the admission diagnosis justifies the patient's need to be hospitalized. The diagnosis of admission may differ from the final diagnoses recorded in the medical record, when this happens the health professional needs to assign a code to the diagnosis of admission, which references the reason for the patient's hospitalization.

Answer 2

The answer is B

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