Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 11
A patient was admitted to the hospital with hemiplegia and aphasia. The hemiplegia and aphasia were resolved before discharge and the patient was diagnosed with cerebral thrombosis. What is the correct coding and sequencing?
Answer options
- A. hemiplegia; aphasia
- B. cerebral thrombosis
- C. cerebral thrombosis; hemiplegia; aphasia
- D. hemiplegia; cerebral thrombosis; aphasia
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is B, cerebral thrombosis, as it is the primary diagnosis for the patient's condition. Hemiplegia and aphasia are resolved conditions and should not be coded as primary diagnoses. The other options include conditions that are not relevant for the final coding and sequencing.