No, I wouldn't. The description of unsteady gait on page 3-140 describes types of gaits when the resident walks. If my resident had not walked in the 7 day window, I would not code unsteady gait.
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From: Holly McGran <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: RE: Section J unsteady gait
Would you code "Unsteady gait" in section J1 if the resident does not walk? Thank you in advance.
Holly McGran MSN RN
