What does "No ASE" mean?

[E/M Coder]

Fairly new to inpatient coding. Doc writes down "0 ASE", what does that mean?

[Mojo]

In what context is "No ASE" written?

Absence Status Epilepticus?

After School Enrichment?

Acute Stress Erosion?

[E/M Coder]

Pt is in bed resting, disoriented to all realms, thinks it's July. Patient states "I'm bored" but attends groups. VS 95.8, 75 18 147/75. Eats 100% of meals, sleeps well 8 hours solid, Med compliant, no ASE, no PRN's. Assesment: Dementia, MDE with SI and so forth.

[jcochran]

Adverse side effects? May be something to clairify with your MD, as some abbreviations have several different meanings....

[huggarat2]

I would agree with 'Adverse Side Effects', but also agree that your MD should clarify for you.