Re: where is location of doc. for slough?

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Slough is dead tissue. Specifically, it is necrotic tissue in the process of separating from viable portions of the body (AHCPR Clinical Practice Guideline, "Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, p. 118).  Necrotic tissue is coded as Stage 4 (RAI User's Manual, p. 3-160).

Rena

Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-C
Chair, American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators
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Date: 3/24/04 3:11:39 PM Pacific Standard Time
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Can anyone tell me where to find coding documentation for pressure areas where slough is involved?