Hypernatremia / hyperosmolarity: Difference between revisions
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**Any Na+ > 145 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hypernatremia '''OR''' | **Any Na+ > 145 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hypernatremia '''OR''' | ||
**Any Na+ > 145 with active treatment for hypernatremia | **Any Na+ > 145 with active treatment for hypernatremia | ||
'''Only code the first occurrence''', not each time it happens | |||
*Main signs and symptoms of hypernatremia are: | *Main signs and symptoms of hypernatremia are: | ||
**CNS - confusion, restlessness, lethargy, irritability, muscle twitching, hyperreflexia, tremulousness, ataxia, spasticity, seizures, coma | **CNS - confusion, restlessness, lethargy, irritability, muscle twitching, hyperreflexia, tremulousness, ataxia, spasticity, seizures, coma | ||