Question 1. What is the definition of "principal diagnosis"?
Question 2. Why is the designation of the correct principal diagnosis so important?
Question 3. Name and explain three of the official guidelines for designating the principal diagnosis.
Question 4. What conditions must be met in order for a diagnosis to be listed as an "other" diagnosis?
Question 5. The admission diagnosis must always be the same as the principal diagnosis for inpatient admissions. True or False?