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Wiki SNF admission Principle diagnosis

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At a seminar we were informed that the principle diagnosis for a Medicare A admission to the SNF is the diagnosis that the resident had prior to the admission to a hospital ( ex Parkinsons). Wouldn't the principle diagnosis be the primary reason that the resident is receiving skilled care post hospitalization? (ex: Pneumonia, fracture, etc) Can you refer me to where these specific directions would be for choosing the Principle diagnosis?
 
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