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Needs to be clarified that a toxic blood alcohol level is present. I'm seeing this code used just because patients are intoxicated. Please clarify that what we are collecting is alcohol toxicity and not just intoxication? | Needs to be clarified that a toxic blood alcohol level is present. I'm seeing this code used just because patients are intoxicated. Please clarify that what we are collecting is alcohol toxicity and not just intoxication? | ||
*This is a judgment call per Dr Garland. Levels alone do not define toxicity, especially is a patient has a chronic alcohol problem. Collectors should also look at the clinical signs and symptoms that the patient displays.--[[User:CMarks|CMarks]] 15:20, 2016 August 25 (CDT) | |||
Revision as of 14:20, 25 August 2016
Template:Discussion Needs to be clarified that a toxic blood alcohol level is present. I'm seeing this code used just because patients are intoxicated. Please clarify that what we are collecting is alcohol toxicity and not just intoxication?
- This is a judgment call per Dr Garland. Levels alone do not define toxicity, especially is a patient has a chronic alcohol problem. Collectors should also look at the clinical signs and symptoms that the patient displays.--CMarks 15:20, 2016 August 25 (CDT)