The words principal diagnosis are applicable to both the inpatient and outpatient care setting.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Inpatient only; the reference in the outpatient setting is primary diagnosis. This can be a diagnosis, sign, symptom, ill-defined condition, or reason for the encounter.
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a. True b. False
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A. clamp B. dilator
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