Re: skin tears

Thu, 08 Jan 2004 18:06:34 -0800

I believe friction is a causative factor in creating pressure ulcer. I wild say that a tear resulting from friction would bea pressure ulcer.
 
Debbie Ohl RN, NHA
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Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: skin tears

Billie,
That is my understanding.  Skin tears are only coded under M1 if they are due to pressure.
Janice Martin, RN

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