AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator Exam

What does the term 'principal diagnosis' mean in the context of US inpatient coding under UHDDS guidelines?

The most severe diagnosis the patient has The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the admission The first diagnosis listed by the physician The diagnosis that generated the most charges

Correct Answer:

The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for the admission

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