The count of the number of diagnosis codes included in the stay.
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This field is derived by adding '1' to the count of the other diagnosis codes reported on the last claim record included in the stay. The '1' represents the principal diagnosis code, which is reported separately from the other diagnosis.
This field is derived by adding '1' to the count of the other diagnosis codes reported on the last claim record included in the stay. The '1' represents the principal diagnosis code, which is reported separately from the other diagnosis.
Source: NCH