In an Inpatient Setting, If Documentation Is Insufficient to Determine

question 20

Multiple Choice

In an inpatient setting, if documentation is insufficient to determine whether the condition was present on admission, which POA indicator will the coder assign?

• A) U
• B) W
• C) N
• D) Y

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Definitions:

Puncture Wound

A deep wound caused by a sharp object piercing the skin, potentially leading to infections or other complications.

Construction Site

An area or piece of land where construction work is being carried out, including the building of structures or infrastructure.

Concentration of Pus

The accumulation of a thick, whitish-yellow fluid in areas of infection, composed of white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.