When the patient is admitted for burn injuries and other related conditions such as smoke inhalation, the circumstances of admission govern the selection of the principal or first-listed diagnosis.

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The circumstances of admission, such as the burn injuries and smoke inhalation, would be the primary reason for the patient being admitted, therefore, determining the selection of the principal or first-listed diagnosis.

When the Patient Is Admitted for Burn Injuries and Other