Although this is a different reason, the resident never had a break in the spell of
illness so cannot get a new benefit period. If he continued to receive peg tube
feedings (at the required percentage and ccs) after his 100 days expired a year ago,
he did not break his spell of illness. So has no new benefit period.
-----Original Message-----
From: Stacee Kunse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Dec 30, 2003 11:59 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: BREAK IN SPELL OF ILLNESS??
Have a resident who was re-admitted to the hospital--has been here over
a year with a PEG tube for all nutrition and hydration(used part A
benefit about 1 year ago for this). He has had a new 3 day stay and now
has a trach. Can he be skilled for the trach, or no because no break in
spell of illness(went straight from here back to hospital)?? I am
leaning towards no, but would like some input.
Thanks.
This e-mail and any attachments are confidential information intended
for the sole use of the addressee listed. If you are not the intended
recipient, please notify the sender immediately via return e-mail, or
call our Management Information Systems Coordinator at (989)673-4117,
and delete the e-mail. Unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution or
copying of this e-mail or attachments, in whole or in part, is strictly
prohibited and may be unlawful.
Stacee Kunse, RN
MDS Coordinator
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
1285 Cleaver Road
Caro, MI 48723
Phone: (989)673-4117
Fax: (989)673-6665
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
/----------------------------------------------------------
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
-----------------------------------------------------------/
/----------------------------------------------------------
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
-----------------------------------------------------------/
