Re: Actinic skin changes - Second request

[Michelle Witges]

Title: RE: Actinic skin changes - Second request

I hate to be ignorant but what is actinic skin changes?  I have never heard of it so I cannot offer info on how to code. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: Swift, Marianne F. To: Swift, Marianne F. ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 2:58 PM Subject: RE: Actinic skin changes - Second request Does anyone have advice on this question? Thanks. How should the following skin changes be coded on the MDS? A recent Dermatology appointment led to the prescription of topical 5-FU for actinic skin changes on the dorsal aspect of his hands. Should anything be coded in M4 or should just M5 - application of ointments/medications (other than to feet) be coded? Thanks. -----Original Message----- From: Swift, Marianne F. Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Actinic skin changes How should the following skin changes be coded on the MDS? A recent Dermatology appointment led to the prescription of topical 5-FU for actinic skin changes on the dorsal aspect of his hands. Should anything be coded in M4 or should just M5 - application of ointments/medications (other than to feet) be coded? Thanks.