Neupogen isn't approved to treat the condition, called afebrile neutropenia, although doctors commonly prescribe it to stimulate production of white-blood cells in patients with low counts in the hope that it will ward off infections.
The term PRN is a Latin phrase typically used in the medical field, which means pro re nata, translated, âas neededâor âwhen necessaryâ. Simply put when you hear or see someone use the abbreviation PRN within the medical field they are likely saying, use as needed. This is commonly used when prescribing medication (which weâll [â¦]
Medical necessity requires appropriate diagnosis and coding by the. ICD-9-CM to justify services rendered and indicates the severity of. patientsâ condition. The Balanced Budget Act (H.R. 2015, Section 4317) requires all. physicians to provide diagnostic information for all.