SWsibemom
Networker
I work for a lab and on the order it states "elevated potassium" as the Dx. Since I don't have access to the chart notes, I don't know if this was determined based on a previous lab test or not, but I don’t know how else they would know it is elevated without a previous test. I assume it was based on a previous lab test, but we aren’t suppose to assume. Would you query the ordering provider or would you code it to abnormal lab findings? Your opinion is appreciated.