I would not code if not showing symptoms such as with someone with colonization of MRSA, However if symptomatic , I would.
J.Volkman RNAC-C
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Jody Sexton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Does anyone know the expectation for coding colonized MRSA on the MDS? Section I states only to list active diagnosis, so if they aren't currently active and receiving no antibiotic treatment do I code it?Thanks
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