Question

question 18 (2.5 points) retake question tim was admitted for anemia associated with a malignant carcinoma of the left lung. he received treatment for the anemia at that time. the principal diagnosis is the anemia in neoplastic disease malignant carcinoma of the left lung anemia in neoplastic disease, malignant carcinoma of the left lung malignant carcinoma of the left lung, anemia in neoplastic disease

Explanation:

The principal diagnosis is the condition that is the reason for the patient's admission. Here, the anemia is a secondary condition caused by the malignant carcinoma of the left lung, so the primary (principal) diagnosis is the lung carcinoma.

Answer:

Malignant carcinoma of the left lung