RE: Coding Pain

[li pow]

from [EMAIL PROTECTED](lpowell)      I code j2 as the number of times a prn is given in my assess. window, talking with charge nurse, resident and checking the MAR prn section.  this will gie me a more accurateand correct count.  Also check the nurses notes as they do forget to document in MAR when given.

 

lpowell , annac member

 

>From: "Kennedy, Deanna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

>To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

>Subject: Coding Pain

>Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2004 16:36:56 -0800

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>Coding Pain,

>I need help with coding pain symptoms (Sec J2). I have always thought that

>you code pain (any type) if the resident had pain in the last 7 days no

>matter what interventions were implemented. The question has come up

>regarding how to code for residents receiving routine pain meds and

>breakthrough pain. Please share how you code this section.

>Deanna Kennedy RN

>MDS Coordinator

>Veterans Home of CA

>Yountville

>(707) 944-4981

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>

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