ARF secondary to volume depletion
What are you seeing your coders code with the above? There is inconsistency, some code ARF as PDX, others vice versa.
Theresa Woods, RN, MSN
Jennings American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Road
Jennings, La 70546
Phone: 337-616-7297
Fax: 337-616-7096
twoods@jalh.com
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchhill
Theresa Woods, RN, MSN
Jennings American Legion Hospital
1634 Elton Road
Jennings, La 70546
Phone: 337-616-7297
Fax: 337-616-7096
twoods@jalh.com
"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference." Winston Churchhill
Comments
Question: ARF due to severe dehydration
Answer: code ARF as PDx; Volume depletion as SDx
Charlene