Re: How would you code this?

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In a message dated 11/8/2003 5:02:27 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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 ?) Yes, you would code as a 3.  The 200cc per 24 hours is part of hydration.  The grouper will automatically score the resident a 3 when determing the ADL score if K5a is checked.  So even if you did code it a 0, 1, or 2 the highest possible score of 3 will still be applied for determing the overall ADL score, however your assessment would not be accurate.     Ron