If it is a PCA pump with medication, you wouldn't code IV fluids, just IV meds(if the PCA was accessed via IV).
what if it is a subcutaneous pump? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 12:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PCA Pump In a message dated 10/27/2003 11:54:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have a question for the group. Patient has PCA pump for pain control. Would this be coded in section K, > Parentral/IV? This is the first time I've had this issue. Thanks. > Michelle Yes, code in both K5a (IV Fluids) and P1ac (IV med) . Ron /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
