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''For other types of diagnoses, see [[Admit Diagnosis]] and [[Comorbid Diagnosis]].'' | ''For other types of diagnoses, see [[Admit Diagnosis]] and [[Comorbid Diagnosis]].'' | ||
'''Acquired Diagnoses''', also referred to as '''complications''', are ''the most significant'' problems, surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures that happen to a patient '''AFTER''' unit admission. | '''Acquired Diagnoses''', also referred to as '''complications''', are ''the most significant'' problems, surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures that happen to a patient '''AFTER''' unit admission. | ||
**Question: If a procedure is done in ER after the pt has been accepted to medicine (admit time), do we put the procedure as an admit code or a complication?--[[User:LKolesar|LKolesar]] 10:26, 2014 October 23 (CDT) | |||
Acquired diagnoses are coded "in order of occurrence" on a ward/unit. | Acquired diagnoses are coded "in order of occurrence" on a ward/unit. | ||