The correct coding for this resident would be extensive assistance of one. Page 3-81 of the manual states: Extensive assistance "Full staff performance of activity (3 or more times) during part (but not all) of the last seven days." MDS should be 3/2
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From: Doreen Muller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Jan 5, 2004 11:34 AM
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UMR into visit.
Resident with independent in bed mobility; and setup and supervision for transfer until a fracture elbow s/p fall made resident decline to be total dependence with staff support x 1 for physical assist. 7 day look back with total dependence starting on day 5. How would you code this scenario?
Doreen Muller, LPN,RNAC
Simpson House
2101 Belmont Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-871-6019
