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Depends. Sounds as if you are treating for
yeast infection of the skin. However, if it is abd. folds, could there be
pressure as well? Sounds as if it is opened yeast (is there a rash?), but
did the doc give you a dx.?
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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:50
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Subject: Re: section M, coding--PLease
help a.s.a.p.
I would code as a rash and other open lesions, as
there is an actual break in the skin. I would also code medication and
dressing.
Michelle
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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:12
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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
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