proucken
New
According to ICD 10 guidelines 2020, "This code may be used when it is documented by the provider that a patient is on do not resuscitate status at any time during the stay". Based on my research, use of this code is based on the physician's order written in the hospital, nursing home or home for those receiving home care. My FQHC had a patient mention to the provider at an office visit that she wanted "DNR" but did not fill out the necessary paperwork and further discussion/order was not written by the provider, only the reference that patient will fill out a POLT at the next visit. I removed the Z66 code from the claim.
Can anyone confirm the above information and suggest any further guidance on use of this code to help train providers in the office setting?
Can anyone confirm the above information and suggest any further guidance on use of this code to help train providers in the office setting?