What this code covers
Nursing
Includes
Registered nurses (RNs), all specialities, that provide direct care to patients (synchronous and asynchronous). This includes RN Case Management, RN Surgical Case Reviewer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVN), LPN/LVN Case Management, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN {NP}), in all sub-specialties, and Clinical Nurse Specialists (also APRNs) in all sub-specialities.
Excludes
RN’s/LPN’s/LVN’s that work in a support position with no patient care. These positions include, RN/LPN/LVN Utilization Management, RN Medical Board Liaison, RN/LPN/LVN in Referral Management (all of these would use PSC Q701, Specialized Medical Support). Psychiatric Technician (use PSC Q519 Behavioral & Mental health), Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics (use PSC Q529, Emergency Medicine Services). With these changes to includes and excludes, all Federal Agencies DoD, VA, HHS, and other Department/Agencies will be able to better clarify spend visibility and supplementary guidance.