What is the difference between "first-listed diagnosis" and "principal diagnosis"?
What will be an ideal response?
The first-listed diagnosis is the condition noted as the patient's major health problem and the reason for a specific encounter or visit. First-listed diagnosis criteria apply to physician office coding. The principal diagnosis is defined as the diagnosis determined after study to be the reason for the patient's admission to a hospital. Principal diagnosis criteria apply to hospital or inpatient coding.
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