I would code the 3 for the IVs
In a message dated 11/8/2003 10:34:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If she eats without assist then in section "G" code "0".
The Nose
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From: Olga Lawrence
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Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2003 3:45 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 ?)
