Many residents who are on routine pain medication also experience some pain during the
7-day window. It is important to ask every resident if they have experienced any pain
in the past 7 days when completing their MDS. Many residents are used to living with
pain, unfortunately, and don't report it since they know that they are getting
medication for it. If the resident reports (or exhibits) any pain during the 7-day
window or tells you about it on interview, code it on the MDS. We are are to code
pain Page 3-141 states 'Code for the presence or abxence of pain , regardless of pain
management efforts;" This can be found in the August update to the RAI manual.
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From: Stacee Kunse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 9, 2004 6:35 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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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