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May 14th, 2009 - dkuzma1
Diagnosis codes
I've been getting various answers- which diagnosis code should go first when we are entering charges, as in a cold and hypertension. Thanks
May 14th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606
diagnosis
the diagnosis code assigned as primary should be "why" the patient made the appointment. If the patient presents with cold symptoms and a diagnosis of Upper respiratory infection is made, that is primary. If hypertension is also managed, it would be a secondary code.