Asked by Courtney Fleming on Apr 25, 2024
Which of the following Z codes can only be used for a principal diagnosis?
A) Z04.1
B) Z04.2
C) Z04.3
D) All of these
Principal Diagnosis
The principal diagnosis is the primary condition determined after study to be chiefly responsible for a patient's admission to a hospital for care.
- Identify the differences between principal diagnosis codes and codes eligible for inclusion as secondary diagnoses.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between principal diagnosis codes and codes eligible for inclusion as secondary diagnoses.