principal dx

  1. J

    Wiki Principal diagnosis Inpatient hospital stay

    According to the AAPC manual I used to get my CPC, the Principal or First-listed Diagnosis instructions state (2015 AAPC General Code Set Training p.24): "If no sequencing restrictions apply, then sequencing is based on the condition that brought the patient into the hospital or physician...
  2. C

    Wiki principal diiagnosis in ltac

    I work at a state owned long term care hospital. Patients are from nursing homes, acute care hospitals etc. Pts all have multiple chronic conditions eg vent dependent, persistent vegetative state, tbi, huntingtons, cerebral palsy... patient may be here 10-40 years- Medicare does not cover...
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