code it as stage 1 and address it in the pressure ulcer raps -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Holbeny, Marylynn Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 3:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: coding mushy heels
How would you code a mushy heel in section M. This heel is mushy, red and
purple. It is not open and does not blanche. If I code it as a stage I and
it opens later it will look like it occurred in our facility. She was
admitted with it that way. Is there any guidelines on how to code a mushy
heel? I would appreciate any imput. Thank you Mary Lynn
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