What is primary diagnosis in SAP FS-CM - Claims Management?

SAP Term: primary diagnosis

• Component: FS-CM

• Component Name: Claims Management

• Description: Diagnosis identified in the diagnosis catalog by the dagger sign "+". It indicates a basic illness etiology, the special manifestation of which localization can be identified by an additional asterisk code secondary diagnosis.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Primary diagnosis is a term used in the FS-CM Claims Management component of SAP. It is the main diagnosis that is used to determine the medical necessity of a claim. It is the diagnosis that is used to determine the type of treatment and services that are necessary for a patient. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use primary diagnosis, a medical professional must first identify the primary diagnosis for a patient. This can be done by reviewing the patient's medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and other diagnostic tests. Once the primary diagnosis has been identified, it can be entered into the FS-CM Claims Management component of SAP. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a primary diagnosis into SAP, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is included. This includes any additional diagnoses that may be related to the primary diagnosis, as well as any treatments or services that may be necessary for the patient. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date in order to ensure that claims are processed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The FS-CM Claims Management component of SAP also includes other terms such as secondary diagnosis and tertiary diagnosis. Secondary diagnosis refers to any additional diagnoses that may be related to the primary diagnosis, while tertiary diagnosis refers to any additional treatments or services that may be necessary for the patient. Additionally, there are other terms such as co-morbidity and comorbidity index which are used to determine the severity of a patient's condition.