RE: section M, coding--PLease help a.s.a.p.

[Kristen Tryba]

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I would code rash, ointment, and dressing,    -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Heidi Ebertowski Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: section M, coding--PLease help a.s.a.p. We are currently undergoing Medicaid review on some of our resident’s assessments from 2002.  I am in disagreement with the reviewer on how to code in section M.  Here is the example: A morbidly obese resident has open sores in abdominal folds.  Nurses are charting open slit to abdominal fold.  Applying nystatin and kling to abdominal folds daily.  How would you guys code this under section m4 and m5???   Heidi Ebertowski,R.N. MDS Care Coordinator Valley Memorial Homes Grand Forks, ND (701)787-7937   fax (701)787-7901 Confidentiality Statement: This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged,confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law.  If you are not the intended addressee,nor authorized to receive for the intended addressee,you are hereby notified that you may not use,copy,disclose or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message.  If you have received this message in error,please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message.  Thank you.

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