Re: How would you code this?

[reneir jerusalem]

what if resident is npo and only get iv fluids for hydration?

Doug and Jane Barbour <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Olga,

     IV meds are included in P1c. In section G1h you only  code residents  self performance and support needed for eating. She eats independently, therefore you code 0 for self performance. IV administration is not a factor.

Jane 

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From: Olga Lawrence

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Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 5:45 AM

Subject: How would you code this?

If a nurse administers  IV Vancomycin (200 mls/24 hours) each  day over the lookback period, and the resident is independent with eating activity, what would the correct code (self-performance) be under "eating" in section G?    Since I would have to include the 200 mls of IV solution in section K and provide the average daily intake of parenteral fluids, I feel that section G would have to be coded in a way which reflects the nurse's involvement.... Is this correct?  Thanks!  (is code "3" appropriate ?)

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