If No Complications or Other Conditions Are Documented as the Reason

question 5

True/False

If no complications or other conditions are documented as the reason for the inpatient admission after observation, then the coder does not need to assign the reason for the outpatient surgery as the principal diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive impairment, and eventual loss of independent functioning.

Memory Decline

The gradual deterioration of memory functions, often associated with aging or neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

ApoE

A gene associated with the risk and timing of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, impaired thinking skills, and changes in behavior, ultimately affecting the ability to perform everyday tasks.