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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
*The | *The single criterion for coding this is K+ <=2.5 | ||
*Presence/absence of signs or symptoms are not part of the coding criterion, though they are: | |||
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**cardiovascular - abnormal ECG (U waves, ST-depression, flat T's,) atrial and ventricular ectopy, digoxin toxicity | **cardiovascular - abnormal ECG (U waves, ST-depression, flat T's,) atrial and ventricular ectopy, digoxin toxicity | ||
**neuromuscular - weakness, decreased DTRs, orthostatic hypotension | **neuromuscular - weakness, decreased DTRs, orthostatic hypotension, paralysis | ||
**GI - constipation * ileus, worsened hepatic encephalopathy | **GI - constipation * ileus, worsened hepatic encephalopathy | ||
**renal - nephrogenic DI, metabolic alkalosis, decreased GFR and RBF, increased NH3 production * Na+ retention, Cl- wasting, polydipsia\polyuria | **renal - nephrogenic DI, metabolic alkalosis, decreased GFR and RBF, increased NH3 production * Na+ retention, Cl- wasting, polydipsia\polyuria | ||
**other - rhabdomyolysis | |||
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