Assigning the principal diagnosis: Four case studies
HIM Connection, September 7, 2010
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The following four case studies test your knowledge of correct principal diagnosis (PDX) assignment. These case studies were presented during HCPro’s audio conference “Principal Diagnosis Selection: Ensure MS-DRG Accuracy and Avoid Compliance Risk.”
Case study 1: A patient is admitted with seizures secondary to known carcinoma of the brain. The patient receives intravenous Dilantin® for control of the seizures. No treatment is directed toward the brain carcinoma. What is the PDX?
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