TJC2026A Note for "Regional Anesthesia"

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Rationale

Updated definition to clarify intent of data element.

Description

Definition

Change from: Documentation that the procedure was performed using regional anesthesia or that regional anesthesia was attempted. Regional anesthesia includes neuraxial anesthesia (spinal and epidural blocks) as well as peripheral nerve blocks.

Change to: Documentation that the procedure was performed using regional anesthesia or that regional anesthesia was attempted for the purpose of anesthesia during the operative episode. This does not include regional anesthesia used for the purpose of postoperative analgesia. Regional anesthesia includes neuraxial anesthesia (spinal and epidural blocks) as well as peripheral nerve blocks. Documentation that the procedure was performed using regional anesthesia or that regional anesthesia was attempted for the purpose of anesthesia during the operative episode. Regional anesthesia includes neuraxial anesthesia (spinal and epidural blocks) as well as peripheral nerve blocks.