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Q&A: Can we still use dementia as a primary diagnosis for our long-term residents?

Question: Can we still use dementia as a primary diagnosis for our long-term residents? Our facility was recently told we can no longer use the dementia diagnosis (F03.90) although it maps to medical management? Answer...

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