Wiki ESRD clarification

[trishd2000@aol.com]

Hello! I understand that ESRD requires dialysis, but is it appropriate to assign a dialysis status code with out the mention of dialysis on the DOS? The physician list diagnosis as ESRD, but there is no mention of dialysis.

 

[Muthaiya.Murugappan@omegahms.com]

if documentation states patient on dialysis means code otherwise no need...