Palmetto GBA - JJ Part B - Is Coumadin or Heparin considered a "drug requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity" under the Table of Risk?

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Published Date:06/03/2019

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Is Coumadin or Heparin considered a "drug requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity" under the Table of Risk?

Answer:
Coumadin (any setting) and Heparin (hospital setting only) are considered high risk (Drug Therapy Requiring Intensive Monitoring for Toxicity). The provider would need documentation that supports he/she is involved in the management of this medication. To consider therapy with one of these drugs as a high risk management option, we would expect to see documentation in the medical record of drug levels obtained at appropriate intervals.

Last Updated: 06/03/2019

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