Asked by Corelis Jerez on Sep 22, 2024

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Which of the following contains a transfer order for the patient?

A) Discharge summary
B) Hospital course
C) Discharge instructions
D) Discharge disposition

Transfer Order

An instruction to move something or someone from one place to another, often used in the context of hospital patients or goods in logistics.

  • Identify the parts of medical documents relevant to coding, such as discharge summaries and discharge instructions.
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jadyn privett5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Discharge disposition includes information about where the patient is being transferred to after being discharged from the hospital, such as another hospital, a rehabilitation facility, or home. This often contains a transfer order or details about the next steps in care.