Hello. I have a question in regards to hydration and infusion coding.
Here’s the scenario:
Patient came into the ED with abdominal pain and had developed nausea and vomiting. The MAR states "Dextrose 5%-0.45% NaCL 1000 mL + 20 mEq KCL Intravenous at 125 ml/hr." Would this be coded as hydration or as a therapeutic infusion? Usually when I see "vomiting" in the medical record, I automatically think hydration, but with potassium and dextrose — would this be therapeutic? So confused! Thanks for your help!