Documentation Improvement Handbook 10-19-11 PROOF.PDF

Acute Respiratory Failure: Document cause, if possible (eg: exacerbation of COPD/ Bronchitis , Pneumonia, Acute pulm edema, etc) *Abnormal ABGs or Acidosis: Specify corresponding diagnosis. Anemia: Document cause of anemia, if blood loss anemia, document acute or chronic, expected or unexpected, related conditions/complications. ................
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