The condition that,after study,is established as chiefly responsible for occasioning the admission of the patient to the hospital is a ____.
A)primary diagnosis
B)complication
C)provisional diagnosis
D)principal diagnosis

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The principal diagnosis is the condition that is primarily responsible for the patient's admission to the hospital. It is the most significant diagnosis that is identified through the medical examination and tests. This diagnosis is reported as the first-listed diagnosis in the patient's medical record and is used for billing purposes.

Option A is incorrect because primary diagnosis means the same as the principal diagnosis. Option B is incorrect because a complication is a secondary condition that may arise during the course of treatment for the principal diagnosis. Option C is incorrect because a provisional diagnosis is a tentative diagnosis made by a physician before further testing or examination.

The Condition That,after Study,is Established as Chiefly Responsible for Occasioning