A patient was admitted due to possible pneumonia. Chest x-ray was positive for infiltrate. The physician's documentation indicates that the patient continues to smoke
cigarettes despite recommendations to quit. Patient also has a long-term history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to smoking. IV antibiotic was
given for pneumonia along with oral Prednisone and Albuterol for COPD.
Discharge diagnoses:
1. Pneumonia
2. COPD
3. Current smoker
What is the correct diagnostic related group assignment?
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