andersee
Expert
Pt is on chemo for cancer. We place the risk as High (drugs intensive monitoring). In terms of the diagnosis box, how should this be coded?
1. 2 established problems, worsening/not controlled (chemo, cancer) = 4 pts
2. 1 established problem, worsening/not controlled (cancer) + any symptoms or other issues documented = 2 or more pts depending on documentation
The real question is if chemo is considered a "problem" in and of itself or would only the symptoms of the side effects, if any, be counted under the diagnosis box.
Please, everyone, weigh in with your opinions and/or any resources you have to help us clear up how to code these services.
Thanks much!!!
1. 2 established problems, worsening/not controlled (chemo, cancer) = 4 pts
2. 1 established problem, worsening/not controlled (cancer) + any symptoms or other issues documented = 2 or more pts depending on documentation
The real question is if chemo is considered a "problem" in and of itself or would only the symptoms of the side effects, if any, be counted under the diagnosis box.
Please, everyone, weigh in with your opinions and/or any resources you have to help us clear up how to code these services.
Thanks much!!!