dying process

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If a provider documents expected encephalopathy or coma secondary to the dying process when a patient is on comfort care should this dx be coded or not?

Thanks!

Katy Good, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS
Clinical Documentation Program Coordinator
AHIMA Approved ICD-10CM/PCS Trainer
Flagstaff Medical Center
Kathryn.Good@nahealth.com
Cell: 928.814.9404

Comments

  • deanne_wilkdeanne_wilk
    edited April 2016
    no


    Deanne Wilk, BSN,RN,CCS
    AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer

    Clinical Documentation Improvement and Inpatient Coding Manager
    HIMS Department
    Good Samaritan Health System
    4th & Walnut Sts
    Lebanon, PA 17042
    dwilk@gshleb.org

    Phone: 717-270-4804
    Cell: 717-580-1436



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