If I understand your question, I would code it as "2" limitation on both
sides of the body. My reasoning: The resident has no functional range of
motion on 1 side and the other side (good side) has a limitation in the
range of motion, so therefore both sides have a limitation in the functional
range of motion and therefore a code of 2.
This section is tricky , and can trigger a quality indicator. Read pages
3-107 to 3-111 very carefully. I think that this is one of the most
miscoded sections of the MDS.
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From: "Andrea Marks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 10:34 AM
Subject: Coding ROM
Hi everyone, thanks for responding to my feeler question.
We are having a discussion concerning coding ROM at work.
A person who has limited range of motion on one side and full loss on the
other side (shoulder), is coded as a 2,1?
Is there a tool you use when coding ROM? It would really be helpful to us.
Andrea Marks, RN, BSN
MDS Coordinator
Carroll Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1150 Varnum St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20017-2180
(202)269-7212
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