Re: Coding in Section P

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In a message dated 1/15/04 11:05:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a question for the group:   In order to code section P of the MDS the RAI manual states therapy must be ordered by a physician: Must the physicians order be a valid order (valid meaning: signed and dated) before the information is coded on the MDS?   Thank you, Denise Pizzino Ours are usually telephone orders written out with the specifics of the therapy and the doc is in house within 48 hours and signs them.  So we count the order.   Sherri