MDS Alert
CODING QUIZZER:
Code P5 (Hospital Stays) for This Resident
Published on Fri Sep 04, 2009 
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Mrs. D, an insulin-dependent diabetic, was admitted to the nursing facility yesterday from her own home. At home she had been having a lot of difficulty with insulin regulation since developing an ulcer on her left foot six weeks ago. During the last 90 days prior to admission, Mrs. D had two hospitalizations,for three and five days, respectively. Choose the correct answer below: A. Code "0" for no hospital admissions since she entered the SNF B. Code "8" for eight hospital days total C. Code "2" for two hospital admissions in the last 90 days. Source: Example and correct answer provided by the RAI User's Manual
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