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If pain is present during the assessment period,
then it is coded on the MDS. Even if the interventions were effective,the pain
was there, so it is coded.
HS
Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C
Clinical Editor
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2004 9:35
AM
Subject: coding pain...
I have a question regarding the coding of pain. I
understand that if a
resident is on a routine med and the pain is
controlled, I do not code
pain. But, if the resident is receiving PRN
meds that they are
requesting d/t a headache, hip pain, etc in the review
period, would I
not code pain on the MDS assessment?? Even if the PRN
was effective,
they still had pain until it was effective. Any input
would be greatly
appreciated.
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