Patient Is Admitted Following an Outpatient Procedure Because of an Exacerbation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Patient is admitted following an outpatient procedure because of an exacerbation of the patient's asthma. What is the principal diagnosis?

• A)the reason for the patient's outpatient procedure
• B)a code for cancellation of the procedure
• C)an aftercare V code
• D)exacerbation of asthma

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