In the outpatient setting, the term first-listed diagnosis is ...

[Frost2351]

In the outpatient setting, the term first-listed diagnosis is used in lieu of _____ diagnosis.
 a. first-referenced b. primary
  c. principal d. final

Question 2

When coding the phrase ruptured aneurysm of carotid artery, extracranial portion, the main term to reference in the index is _____.
 a. ruptured b. aneurysm
  c. carotid d. extracranial

[Viet Thy]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

[Frost2351]

Great answer, keep it coming

[mohan]

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