Health data as reflected in a patient's Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statements, typically derived from claims and other administrative data.
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Diagnosis Code
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ICD-9-CM code describing the condition chiefly responsible for a patient's admission to a facility. It may be different from the principal diagnosis, which is the diagnosis assigned after evaluation. (UB04 Form Locator 69). Decimals will be included. |
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