What is the difference between "concurrent condition" and "secondary condition"?

What will be an ideal response?


A concurrent condition is defined as a problem that coexists with the primary diagnosis and complicates the treatment of the primary diagnosis. A secondary condition is defined as a condition that coexists with the primary diagnosis, but does not directly affect the outcome or treatment of the primary diagnosis.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

A patient whose condition permits adequate time to schedule the service is reported as an urgent admission

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Health Professions

Which was implemented in 2001 to classify a tumor according to primary site (topography) and morphology (histology, behavior, and aggression of tumor)?

a. ICD-9-CM b. ICD-10-CM c. ICD-10-PCS d. ICD-O-3

Health Professions

In the patient information packet, the office ________ policy should be included in the Patient Confidentiality Statement section.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Health Professions

A complex that lacks a P wave and falls before the next beat is expected to fall is called a:

a. PAC. b. PJC. c. PVC. d. PRC.

Health Professions