Edward reported to the ED with chest pain. After workup it was determined that he had an MI. The first-listed diagnosis for this encounter is chest pain.

Name: Edward reported to the ED with chest pain. After workup it was determined that he had an MI. The first-listed diagnosis for this encounter is chest pain.
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The first-listed diagnosis for this encounter should be the MI, not the chest pain. The chest pain would be considered a symptom of the MI.

Edward Reported to the ED with Chest Pain