The Code Reported in Block 21A of the CMS-1500 Claim

question 13

Multiple Choice

The code reported in Block 21A of the CMS-1500 claim is the major reason the patient was treated by the health care provider. It is called the __________ diagnosis.

• A) comorbid
• B) first-listed
• C) primary
• D) principal

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Definitions:

Consumer Behaviour

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Japan

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Ironic Mimicry

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