MDS Alert
MDS 3.0 Coding Quizzer:
Section I: Would You Code This Resident's Previous Hip Fracture at I3900 Due to His Residual Impairment?
Published on Mon Nov 01, 2010 
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The answer may surprise you. Scenario: "Mr. J fell and fractured his hip 2 years ago. At the time of the injury, the fracture was surgically repaired," states the RAI User's Manual for the MDS 3.0. "Following the surgery, the resident received several weeks of physical therapy in an attempt to restore him to his previous ambulation status, which had been independent without any devices. Although he received therapy services at that time, he now requires assistance to stand from the chair and uses a walker. He also needs help with lower body dressing because of difficulties standing and leaning over." See the answer on the last page of this issue.
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