Ditto....
> -----Original Message----- > From: Faye Jones [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:57 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code? > > I would only document it once at the highest level it was in the reference period. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jamie Morris, RN > Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Fw: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code? > > > > Can I get some other responses also, please.... I just want to be sure. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Jamie Morris, RN <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:44 PM > > Subject: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code? > > > > If a resident was admitted with an unstageable ulcer (Stage IV) that later in the > reference period opened up, how do you code this? Stage IV & Stage II with Stage > IV being the highest in last 7 days? Then it appears she has 2 ulcers but only has > one.... is this right? > > > << File: image001.gif >> /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
