is it an old GT site, if so I would code as other open lesion. Tammy Gola BSN, RN, CRNAC Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Transitional Care Unit 575 North River Street Wilkes-Barre, PA. 187641-0001 570-552-5417 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 7:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: coding section M Hi I have a question for the group regarding coding section M. I have a patient that has a granuloma at his GT site (that was having serosang. and bloody drainage).The area was then cauterized by the Physician.How would you code this in section M.Would it be coded as an open lesion other than ulcers rashes and cuts(M4c)Treatment was ordered to the site(M5h coded) Thanks,Kim /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
