Mary is admitted to ABC Hospital with a chief complaint of chest pain. Upon review of several diagnostic tests, Mary's provider provides a diagnostic statement of acute myocardial infarction. The acute myocardial infarction will be documented as the:

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BThe terms "principal diagnosis" and "first-listed diagnosis" are used interchangeably to indicate the primary reason for the hospital admission, which in this case is the acute myocardial infarction. The principal diagnosis is used in inpatient settings, while the first-listed diagnosis is a term more commonly used in outpatient settings.

Mary Is Admitted to ABC Hospital with a Chief Complaint