When the Physician Determines the Patient's Main Reason for the Encounter

question 46

Short Answer

When the physician determines the patient's main reason for the encounter, this information is referred to as the:
A)primary diagnosis.
B)principal diagnosis.
C)admitting diagnosis.
D)chief complaint.

• A)primary diagnosis.
• B)principal diagnosis.
• C)admitting diagnosis.
• D)chief complaint.

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