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 The Dx primary is coded as part of the [[ICD10 collection]].
+== Collection Instructions ==
+On the ICD10 tab in [[CCMDB.accdb]], the Dx Primary check box is '''to the left of the [[Dx Type]]'''. Check off the box for '''the ONE [[Admit Diagnosis|Admit Diagnoses]] that is the [[Primary Admit Diagnosis]]'''. The diagnosis with this '''check mark''' should be one of those with the lowest [[Dx Priority]] used for an [[Admit Diagnosis]].
 {{Ex | Admitted with: Pneumonia, NOS which is noted to be not severe, and CVA which is severe
 **Primary Reason to be checked off:  CVA.  }}
-== Collection Instructions ==
-On the ICD10 tab in [[CCMDB.accdb]], the Dx Primary '''CHECK BOX''' is '''to the left of the [[Dx Type]]'''. Check off the box for '''the ONE [[Admit Diagnosis|Admit Diagnoses]] that is the [[Primary Admit Diagnosis]]'''.
-The diagnosis with this '''check mark''' should be one of those with the lowest [[Dx Priority]] used for an [[Admit Diagnosis]].
 == Background ==