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ICD-10 Sequencing

Date: Sep 5, 2019

Question:

I'm looking for guidance for diagnosis sequencing for inpatient cardiology visits. In particular, principal diagnosis [i.e., reason for admission (non-cardiac) vs cardiac diagnosis]. Auditor has told us that the reason for admission should be the primary diagnosis, not the reason for cardiology consult/treatment.

Question ID : 12879
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