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==When to code as an Admit or Complication DX==
==When to code as an Admit or Complication DX==
Palliative Care DX should be coded as follows:
Palliative Care DX should be coded as follows:
*admit diagnosis: Palliative care:  should only be coded for patients that have been previously enrolled in and are currently being cared for by the Palliative Care Service
*admit diagnosis: Palliative care:  should only be coded for patients that have been previously enrolled in and are currently being cared for by the Palliative Care Service
* complication diagnosis:  Palliative care: should only be coded if there is an actual consultation by the Palliative Care Service
*complication diagnosis:  Palliative care: should only be coded if there is an actual consultation by the Palliative Care Service




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Thank you [[Tina Tenbergen | Tina ]] & [[Allan Garland | Allan]] and [[:Category:Critical Care Review Group | Critical Care Review Group]] for your work on this one.[[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 19:36, 2013 October 23 (CDT)
Thank you [[Tina Tenbergen | Tina ]] & [[Dr. Allan Garland | Allan]] and [[:Category:Critical Care Review Group | Critical Care Review Group]] for your work on this one.[[User:TOstryzniuk|Trish Ostryzniuk]] 19:36, 2013 October 23 (CDT)