Physical rehabilitation care: Difference between revisions
Ttenbergen (talk | contribs) m I am pretty sure Allan really meant physiatrist and not psychiatrist here. |
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{{Discuss | who = Allan| question = | {{Discuss | who = Allan| question = | ||
*why are we collecting this type of intervention | *why are we collecting this type of intervention, for what purpose and when should this be coded as a significant acquired DX problem? It is showing up in STB_CICU as one of the most common acquire codes? Is this not part of standard orders for care for post surgical pts? Some are applying this code when physio comes to see pts, others are would use this code if it is a significant reason impacting LOS. We are not consistent to be looking in charts if physio came and did the work or not. --Julie and Trish}} | ||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
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**It does NOT include rehab (PT or OT) evaluation without actual care delivered. | **It does NOT include rehab (PT or OT) evaluation without actual care delivered. | ||
**It '''includes''' cardiac rehab. | **It '''includes''' cardiac rehab. | ||
{{Discuss | who = Allan| question =what is cardiac rehab and does this mean most STB CICU should automatically be applying this code for most patients even if it is standard orders for care?}} | |||
**The patient does NOT have to go to a rehab unit to qualify for this code, but it must be delivered by specific rehab professionals as above. | **The patient does NOT have to go to a rehab unit to qualify for this code, but it must be delivered by specific rehab professionals as above. | ||