RE: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code?

[Faye Jones]

Title: Citrus Punch

I would only document it once at the highest level it was in the reference period.   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jamie Morris, RN Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2004 10:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fw: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code?   Can I get some other responses also, please.... I just want to be sure.   ----- Original Message ----- From: Jamie Morris, RN To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:44 PM Subject: Ulcer- Stage IV & Stage II in ref. period...How do I code?   If a resident was admitted with an unstageable ulcer (Stage IV) that later in the reference period opened up, how do you code this?   Stage IV & Stage II with Stage IV being the highest in last 7 days?  Then it appears she has 2 ulcers but only has one.... is this right?

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