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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