Re: cancer lesion

[Sara Hayden RN,C]

I don't believe I would code it in section M as the manual seems to refer to cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue, whereas the lining inside the mouth is mucous membrane.  I believe I would capture it in section L.   Sara Hayden RN,C St. Mark's Lutheran Home Austin, MN ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Settle To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 12:13 PM Subject: RE: cancer lesion The MDS itself gives "cancer lesion" as an example for M4c, so that's where I'd code it. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of MDSNancy Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 12:16 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: cancer lesion I have a resident with cancer lesion of the hard palate.  Do I count this in M4c?   It's there, but I don't know if it's an "open" lesion.  Thanks, Nancy Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing