If even one of the requirements is missing - for example, if the resident is no longer symptomatic but is still receiving antibiotics supported by significant laboratory findings and with a physician-written diagnosis - it would not be coded on the MDS.
Rena
Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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If they are recieving the ABT during the observation period I count it. What
is everyone else doing?
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Can someone please clarify the coding for UTI.I understand the lab and tx.My
question is if when the lab and the start of the ABT are started a few days
prior to the 30 day window.The UTI is still being treated in the window,do
you code it? thanks
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