Re: skin tears

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Wounds are staged for M1 only if they meet the definition for coding in M1.  If the wound does not meet the definition for coding in M1, then it still doesn't meet that definition when it is scabbed.

Rena

Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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Subj: skin tears
Date: 1/30/04 1:29:49 PM Pacific Standard Time
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   I was just wondering how  your skin team are coding skin tears as the heal related to injury.
     Currently, where I work they are coding skin tear initially but as the healing process continues the following week upon assessment their writing scabs. If this is correct then, you have to code it in section M1, and if so, does that effect the quality measures and / or quality indicators for the facility. Responses deeply appreciated.
    once again thanks as always
nancy