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Med Rec #5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autopsy | A postdeath examination of the body, including dissection of the internal organs to determine cause of death |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CPT | Current Procedural Terminology. Used to code procedures |
| DRG | Diagnoses Related Group. A group of diagnoses with similarities in treatment and resource consumption |
| Differential Diagnosis | A tentative diagnosis, based on symptoms, made before any diagnostic tests are performed |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| ICD | International Classification of Diseases. Used to code diagnoses and procedures |
| Principle diagnosis | The diagnosis that, after study, proves to be the reason for a patient's admission |
| Respiratory and physical therapy | Therapy to assist a patient with breathing and physical movement, respectfuly |
| Secondary diagnosis | an additional diagnosis which was treated or was present during the patient's hospitalization |