The term used to identify those patients who must be returned to inpatient status in a hospital for the same reason as the previous admission is:

a. Secondary conditions.
b. Manifestations.
c. Readmissions.
d. Resubmissions.

Answer: c
Feedback: Readmission is the term used to identify those patients who must be returned to inpatient status in a hospital for the same reason as the previous admission.

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