I'm having trouble deciding if this is a screening lab or a diagnostic one because the patient is new.
New pt, never seen at this facility, presents to have potassium level checked. States he had a low potassium result at another facility and needs to have it rechecked, along with a clearance letter for a lifeguard job.
Plan: Recheck potassium level.
Medical clearance letter completed.
Will call with results and treat accordingly if necessary.
Provider gives dx as 276.8, hypopotassemia, and orders lab 84132.
I know I've been told just to go with what the provider states as the diagnosis, but I want to make sure.
Also, IF this were a screening lab, can anyone suggest the screening code to check potassium level? I've looked everywhere and can't come up with an answer.
Thanks so much. I appreciate the help I get on this board!!
New pt, never seen at this facility, presents to have potassium level checked. States he had a low potassium result at another facility and needs to have it rechecked, along with a clearance letter for a lifeguard job.
Plan: Recheck potassium level.
Medical clearance letter completed.
Will call with results and treat accordingly if necessary.
Provider gives dx as 276.8, hypopotassemia, and orders lab 84132.
I know I've been told just to go with what the provider states as the diagnosis, but I want to make sure.
Also, IF this were a screening lab, can anyone suggest the screening code to check potassium level? I've looked everywhere and can't come up with an answer.
Thanks so much. I appreciate the help I get on this board!!