In an Inpatient Setting, the Diagnosis Code(s) Reported Must Support

question 42

Multiple Choice

In an inpatient setting, the diagnosis code(s) reported must support the ________ for the patient to require acute care in a hospital setting.

• A) nonessential modifiers
• B) external cause
• C) classification systems
• D) medical necessity

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular System

The component of the body comprised of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, responsible for circulating nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and other wastes.

White Blood Cells

White Blood Cells are cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Brittleness

The tendency of a material to break or shatter without significant deformation when under stress.

Erectile Dysfunction

A medical condition characterized by the inability to achieve or sustain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.