When Evaluating an ER Record, a Coder Should Look for the ____

question 34

Multiple Choice

When evaluating an ER record, a coder should look for the ____.

• A)diagnosis
• B)chief complaint
• C)probable diagnosis
• D)differential diagnosis

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Definitions:

Postconventional Reasoning

A stage of moral development in which the individual's moral reasoning is based on personal principles and values rather than conventional rules.

Preconventional Reasoning

A stage in moral development where individuals make judgments based on external consequences rather than internal ethics or societal rules.

Maintain Identity

The process of preserving a sense of self or individuality, often in the face of change or within group dynamics.

Priority

The importance given to a task or patient care need over others based on urgency or criticality.