The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 3yearold child who
chronically withholds stools, in spite of the parents' attempts to stop the behavior, requiring frequent treatments with laxative medications. Which diagnosis will the nurse practitioner use to facilitate thirdparty reimbursement?

Question

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 3­year­old child who
chronically withholds stools, in spite of the parents' attempts to stop the behavior, requiring frequent treatments with laxative medications. Which diagnosis will the nurse practitioner use to facilitate third­party reimbursement?

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Encopresis is a recognized medical diagnosis for chronic stool withholding and is necessary for insurance reimbursement.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 3­year­old Child

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 3yearold Child