For inpatient service coding, the main reason for services is called the:

a. underlying cause.
b. principal diagnosis.
c. first-listed diagnosis.
d. assessment diagnosis.

Answer: b

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Which organization coordinates efforts of U.S. standards making organizations but does not make standards?

a. ASTM b. ANSI c. AIA D. SFPE

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