CIC Practice Questions - Certified Inpatient Coder Exam

In ICD-10-CM, what is the principal diagnosis for an inpatient admission?

The condition established after study to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission The most severe condition the patient has at discharge The first diagnosis documented in the medical record The condition requiring the most resources during the stay

Correct Answer:

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

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