Goal: Discuss how the October 2006 erythropoietin claims monitoring policy differs from the previous policy, and the implications for nursing practice.
Objectives:
List three ways in which the new reimbursement policy differs from the previous policy.
Discuss the rationale for not requiring fiscal intermediaries to monitor Epoetin claims until Hb levels reach 13.0 g/dL.
Describe when Epoetin doses should be modified in response to increasing Hb levels.
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