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I would have the MD write the dx or at least
explain in the MD notes why the resident is receiving the
Synthroid.
Nathan
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Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 11:04
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Subject: Diagnosis
If you have a patient and the physician does not document in H&P, or
anywhere that they have hypothyroidism, and they are on Synthroid, would you
code Hypothyroidism on the MDS?
Michelle
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