In a message dated 11/21/2003 8:45:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, "Brenda Chance" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>I'd like to clarify what I said below. �I would not necessarily stage >these areas as pressure ulcers, but they may truly be ulcers related to >PVD, etc. � Cellulitis is a bacterial infection. Look to see if this resident has a dx of PVD, stasis >insufficiency, etc. �Then I would code M1 as stage 2, but then code M2B >as a 2. �This will clarify that these are circulatory, or venous ulcers. >If you don't have a dx of PVD, ask your physician about this >possibility. �This sounds like a circulatory problem to me rather than >pressure. > > > >Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C > >MDS Coordinator > > > > > >CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, >is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain >confidential >and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or >distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, >please >contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the >original >message. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda Chance >Sent: Friday, November 21, 2003 8:38 AM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: RE: skin ulcer > > > >If these blisters are related to cellulitis, then I would not code them. >They are not pressure induced (right?) and are related to an infection >rather than pressure. �I have seen many residents that have PVD and end >up with cellulitis with blister formation. > > > >Brenda W. Chance, RN, RAC-C > >MDS Coordinator > > > > > >CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, >is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain >confidential >and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or >distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, >please >contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the >original >message. > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2003 11:11 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: skin ulcer > > > >I have question to the group. I am so confused on how to code this. >Resident has cellulitis on her both lower extremities with blisters. How >will i code this in M1 is it stage 2 then 0 to M2, right. > > /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
