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Intestinal Obstruction [Documentation Suggestions]
Describe clinical signs and symptoms (e.g., abdominal distention, hyperactive bowel sounds, vomiting, etc.).
Document work-up (e.g., abdominal x-ray, barium enema, etc.).
Describe treatment (e.g., nasogastric suction, NPO, surgery, etc.).
Describe etiology, if known (e.g., hernia, fecal impaction, Crohn’s disease, etc.).
Additional notes:
Source
: "Reference Materials", Health Care Excel, Medicare Quality Improvement Organization, and contractor of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (downloaded from web site:
http://www.hce.org/medicare/mcareHPMP.html
7/7/03)