Were there 60 consecutive days when she was not receiving skilled services? You said that you admitted her from home. Was she at home for 60 straight days before admission to your facility? She was not receiving enough feedings to be considered skilled when she was first admitted to your facility. Did that period of time last for at least 60 days? If she did have a 60 day break, then she would qualify now to receive coverage.
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Sent: Apr 20, 2004 12:52 PM
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Subject: skilling for old peg tube
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From: Michelle Witges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 20, 2004 12:52 PM
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Subject: skilling for old peg tube
I have a situation regarding a resident. We admitted her from home in 2000 to a non Medicare A bed. At time of admission she had a PEG tube and eating oral diet. The amount of tube feeding did not meet skilled criteria. She was supposed to be a respite stay for 2 weeks but ended up staying. Anyway, she ended up with tube feeding for 100% nutrition. She has been in facility since 2000 with no hospital stay. She currently was d/c'd to hospital for pneumonia. My DON thinks that we would be able to skill her for tube feeding as she never used her Med A days after first inserted. I am inclined to think no since she has not had a 60 break in spell of illness. What is right? Thanks
Michelle
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