RE: Gastrostomy tubes

[Richardson, Christine]

I think when thay talk about the 60 day period it is a  60 day break in spell of illness ie 60 days with out the use of tube feeing or getting less that 51% of nutrition via the peg tube. Any one out there with more thoughts or a webb site for more info? Christine -----Original Message----- From: Tracy Howard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2004 8:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Gastrostomy tubes              I was told yesterday that there was an update to Medicare a couple of years ago that stated that g-tube feeders who have used their 100 days for their g-tube, can be reskilled for something else such as an infection or wound later on after 60 days and had a 3 day qualifying stay, but can never be skilled for their g-tube again.    Is this correct?  Does anyone have any references to this?                                                Tracy Howard, RN, BSN NOTE: This e-mail message may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure.  It is intended for use only by the person to whom it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please do not forward or use this information in any way. Delete it immediately and contact the sender as soon as possible by the reply option or by telephone at the telephone number listed (if available).  In the event you cannot fulfill your obligation or there has been any improper release of this information, please contact the Privacy Officer at Carondelet Health at (816) 943-4611.

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