Asked by Haidy Mohamed on Sep 22, 2024
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Which of the following is a separate condition or illness present in the same patient at the same time as another unrelated condition or illness?
A) Complication
B) Co-morbidity
C) Major complication or co-morbidity
D) Infection
Co-Morbidity
The simultaneous presence of two or more diseases or medical conditions in a patient.
- Identify the differences between complications, co-morbidities, and how they affect patient care and coding.
Verified Answer
RA
Rukaiya Aziz Raka 15114910304 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Co-morbidity refers to the presence of two or more unrelated conditions or illnesses in the same patient at the same time. A complication is a medical problem that arises as a result of another condition or medical treatment. A major complication or co-morbidity is a particularly severe or significant co-existing condition. Infection is not necessarily unrelated to the original condition or illness.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between complications, co-morbidities, and how they affect patient care and coding.