RE: cellulitis how to code

[k.karren]

I would like to know the answer too, I am working on an MDS right now, same scenario, I coded it in section I but didn’t code it in section M. Should I ?  Cellulitis in section M?   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Judy Stermer Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 8:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: cellulitis how to code   I’d use 682.6   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 3:36 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: cellulitis how to code   Hi every one     I have a resident who has cellulitis of LLE zero ulcer, only red , edematous. Where would you code it in section M . Any help would be appreciated.     once again thanks to all Mery chirstmas and a Happy New Year nancy