The U in the Acronym for the OUCH Test Stands

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Multiple Choice

The U in the acronym for the OUCH test stands for what?

• A)Understanding: the knowledge and ability to judge a particular situation or subject
• B)Uniform in application: applied the same way to all persons involved
• C)Underhanded: done in a secret and dishonest way; intended to deceive or trick someone
• D)Ulterior: kept hidden until achievement of a specific result

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Definitions:

Principal Diagnosis

The main medical condition diagnosed at the time of discharge from the hospital or end of a clinical encounter that primarily accounted for the patient's need for treatment or care.

Other Specified

Additional information that the physician specified and isn’t included in any other code description.

NEC

Not Elsewhere Classified (NEC) is a term used in coding and classification systems when a specific code for a condition or detail does not exist.

NOS

Not Otherwise Specified, a term used in medical coding and diagnosis when a more specific diagnosis cannot be made.