When Merging or Overwriting Demographic Information for Duplicate and Overlap

question 1060

Multiple Choice

When merging or overwriting demographic information for duplicate and overlap master patient index entries, AHIMA recommends converting all but which one of the following minimum data elements?

• A) encounter type
• B) alias/previous name
• C) attending physician
• D) facility identification

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