Jun 14, 2016 · Can the drain care code Z48.03 be coded with z48.01 for dressing changes of the drains or is this integral to the Z48.03? Thanks :)!!

Jan 30, 2020 · The patient underwent insertion of a Pleurax Cath following VATS , biopsy of lung and now sent home with a pleurax catheter for pleural effusion.

Nov 27, 2017 · Am I right to assume that caring for the surgical wound left behind by a PleurX drain that has been removed, is still covered under the code "Z43.8 -…

Nov 18, 2016 · We have been coding pleurex with Z46.82 but November coding Pro article by decision health says to code with Z43.8..

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Jan 15, 2025 · Question about whether or not this is a skill for nursing. Patient is able to administer her own insulin, but is unable to change her own Dexcom sensor.

Jul 1, 2016 · If there is a significant change in condition a new assessment (a recert OASIS with option 5 'other follow up' selected on M0100) must be done and any new orders with a T.O. - you don't re-do …

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May 10, 2016 · I have a bedbound MS patient who was dropped on his buttocks by the EMT's. There was a wound on his right buttock which has become very large and necrotic.

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