When a patient visits the doctor for a reason unrelated to a disease or condition, what type of code is used?

Which of the following, regarding appointments, should always be documented in the patient's medical record?

a. Time change of appointment b. Patient arrival late for appointment c. Cancellation or no-show of appointment d. Patient inquiry of time of appointment

This is the condition that is indicated in the medical record as that being chiefly the main reason the patient sought a physician's care

A) Principal diagnosis B) Major diagnosis C) Primary diagnosis D) Secondary diagnosis