In an inpatient rehabilitation facility, the IRF-PAI differs from the UB-04 in that it requires submission of ___________________.

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The IRF-PAI (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Patient Assessment Instrument) requires the submission of the etiological diagnosis, which is the diagnosis that identifies what caused the disability or condition necessitating rehabilitation. This is distinct from the UB-04 form, which is a standard billing form used by health care providers to bill medical and mental health claims, and does not specifically require the etiological diagnosis.

In an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility, the IRF-PAI Differs from the UB-04