You are to code it according to it's classification, not use. On page 3-180 in the manual it clarifies it. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jordan, Tanya L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 2:52 PM Subject: Medication classification
> When documenting medications, do you classify a med for the purpose it is > being given or the classification the medication is in the PDR? Our psych MD > frequently puts residents on Neurotin for anxiety. > Tanya > > /---------------------------------------------------------- > 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
