RIA manual
It states to code medications according to drugs pharmacological classification and not how it is used
page 3-180.
Appendix E RIA manual Page E - 2 Lithium is listed as antidepressant drug in E - 2 However the pharmacy reference books list Lithium antipsychotic.
E - 3 Phenobarbital barb is listed as an antianxiety However the pharmacy reference book list Phenobarbital anticonvulsant drug.
Which book are we to follow RIA MDS item O or Appendix E.
Thank you
Norma Hawker
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