Primärdiagnose

Primärdiagnose refers to the initial or main diagnosis established for a patient's condition. It is the most prominent or significant health problem that the medical team identifies as the primary reason for the patient's presentation or seeking medical care. This diagnosis guides the initial treatment plan and further investigations. Often, a patient may have multiple health issues, but the primärdiagnose is the one that takes precedence in terms of urgency, severity, or its role in causing the presenting symptoms. In medical coding and billing, the primärdiagnose is a crucial piece of information, as it dictates the justification for medical services rendered. It is determined through a process of medical history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic testing. The primärdiagnose can sometimes evolve as more information becomes available or as the patient's condition changes. However, at any given point, it represents the leading conclusion about the patient's ailment.