Meaning principal diagnosis
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principal diagnosisThe diagnosis listed in hospital records to describe the problem that was chiefly responsible for hospitalisation
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principal diagnosisThe diagnosis describing the problem that was chiefly responsible for the patient’s episode of care in hospital.
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principal diagnosisThe first ICD-9 or ICD-10 coding variable reported on the hospital separation form. It means the final diagnosis that best accounts for inpatient care.
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