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jjjetplane

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An emergency department patient received treatment for an injury to the right arm, which upon x-ray revealed a closed displaced oblique fracture of the shaft of the right humerus. While receiving treatment for the fracture, the physician also medically managed the patient's chronic obstructive asthma. Which is reported as the first-listed diagnosis?
 a. chronic obstructive asthma
 b. closed displaced oblique fracture
  c. fracture treatment
 d. injury to the right arm

Question 2

In the outpatient setting, the diagnosis, condition, problem, or other reason for encounter/visit that is documented in the patient record as being chiefly responsible for the services provided is called the __________ diagnosis.
 a. comorbid
 b. first-listed
  c. primary
 d. principal


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jaaaaaaa

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


jjjetplane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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