Per the MDS manual, pg 3-180, it states,
“code medications according to a drug’s pharmacological
classification, not how it is used. For example, Oxazepam (Serax) may be used
as a hypnotic, but it is classified as an antianxiety. Serax would be coded as
an antianxiety.”
Brenda W. Chance, RN,
RAC-C
MDS Coordinator
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From: mdsc
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Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004
11:35 PM
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Subject: Re: Medication
classification
If a drug is
classified as a antianxiety and a hypnotic which would it be coded as?
according to diagnosis?
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Sent: Wednesday,
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Subject: RE:
Medication classification
I USE
THE CALSSIFICATION IN THE PDR. ONE CAN ALWAYS ADDRESS THE USE OF THESE
OTHER MEDICATIONS UNDER PSYCH RAP, BEHAVIOR RAP, ETC... EVEN IF IT DID NOT
TRIGGER.I WOULS ALSO INCLUDE IT AS AN APPROACH ON MY CAREPLAN.
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Jordan, Tanya L
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2003 3:53 PM
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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
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