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Current collection problems with Palliative care code:[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 16:06, 25 June 2008 (CDT)

●Some collectors code palliative care when status is coded as ACP1.(VIC).Others are saying that ACP information at their site is not in the chart, others coding palliative when they see ACP 1 or ~~2is~~ documented in the chart, others are coding palliative care only when physician writes to word palliative care in notes/orders or fills out a form for palliative care consult. The debate is that it is not a Dr’s decision but the patient and families..........

●Some collectors code palliative care when status is coded as ACP1.(VIC).Others are saying that ACP (Advanced Care Plan) information at their site is not in the chart, others coding palliative when they see ACP 1 or 2 is documented in the chart, others are coding palliative care only when physician writes to word palliative care in notes/orders or fills out a form for palliative care consult. The debate is that it is not a Dr’s decision but the patient and families..........

●Hospitals in the city, not all sites seem to document Advance Care Plan (ACP)status on admission? Is this correct? (thought this was a regional requirement for every admission?)

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 Current collection problems with Palliative care code:[[User:TOstryzniuk|TOstryzniuk]] 16:06, 25 June 2008 (CDT)
-●Some collectors code palliative care when status is coded as ACP1.(VIC).Others are saying that ACP information at their site is not in the chart, others coding palliative when they see ACP 1 or 2is documented in the chart, others are coding palliative care only when physician writes to word palliative care in notes/orders or fills out a form for palliative care consult.  The debate is that it is not a Dr’s decision but the patient and families..........
+●Some collectors code palliative care when status is coded as ACP1.(VIC).Others are saying that ACP (Advanced Care Plan) information at their site is not in the chart, others coding palliative when they see ACP 1 or 2 is documented in the chart, others are coding palliative care only when physician writes to word palliative care in notes/orders or fills out a form for palliative care consult.  The debate is that it is not a Dr’s decision but the patient and families..........
 ●Hospitals in the city, not all sites seem to document Advance Care Plan (ACP)status on admission? Is this correct? (thought this was a regional requirement for every admission?)