What is the difference between principal dx and secondary dx:
Answer: Principal diagnosis is the reason why the patient was admitted to the hospital whereas secondary diagnosis is considered comorbidity or complication (CC) in combination with the principal diagnosis.
HIS 123
- What is the impact of Coding:
- What is the essence of a professional coder:
- What does QIO stand for:
- What is a general review?
- What is a targeted review:
- The uniform bill is used to accommodate what two things:
- Define fee schedule:
- What type of coding is considered unethical and illegal:
- What does a plan of care consists of?
- What must a physician provide as part of the pre-approval process?
- What is the physical portion of the evaluation done by a physician?
- What does the physical exam end with?
- What form does JCAHO require within 24 hours of admission ?
- What must a physician do with data that he/she collects and records?
- What is a discharge summary?
- What is complementary medicine and what services are included?
- What does ICD-O3 stand for?
- What 2 sets of data are generated by the radiology tests?
- What are the vital signs ?
- What is the purpose of a nursing assessment?
- What is a progress note?
- Physicians must always ___________ the notes of unlicensed resident.
- What information is included in an operative report?
- What is the basis of reimbursement to physicians for services rendered to Medicare patients?
- What does APC mean?