M42S - Too Little Too Late. The Cost of Not Identifying Pediatric Malnutrition (Spanish Version)

Jan 18, 2016 5:15pm ‐ Jan 18, 2016 6:45pm

Objectives:

Interpret growth using Z scores in the definition of pediatric malnutrition
Describe the recommended indicators / characteristics to define malnutrition
Document the characteristics of using malnutrition as a diagnosis
Assist institutions in identifying, documenting, and coding for malnutrition reimbursement

Patricia Becker, MS, RDN, CSP, FAND, Pediatric - Neonatal Nutrition Specialist; Owner, PediatricMalnutrition.com and KidsRD.com, Cincinnati, OH
Liesje N. Carney, RDN, CSP, Publication Specialist and Clinical Dietitian, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Mark R. Corkins, MD, CNSC, FASPEN, AGAF, FAAP, Division Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN