A patient undergoes outpatient surgery. During the recovery period, the patient develops atrial
fibrillation and is subsequently admitted to the hospital as an inpatient. The present on
admission (POA) indicator is
A. Y = Present at the time of inpatient admission.
B. N = Not present at the time of inpatient admission.
C. U = Documentation is insufficient to determine if condition was present at the time of
admission.
D. W = Provider is unable to clinically determine if condition was present at the time of
admission.
A
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