We have a few residents with g-tubes who recieve
bacitracin with a dressing to site. For how long
should we be coding them as a surgical site? As long
as there's a need for a dressing? As long as they're
on medicare? Indefinitely?

Thanx in advance
Jennifer RN BSN MDS Coordinator


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