OASIS Alert
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Answer Common M1340 Questions with this Chart
Published on Wed Jun 04, 2014 
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OASIS item M1340 — Does this patient have a surgical wound? is a complicated question, and one that requires research from time-to-time. Reference this chart of commonly encountered wounds from Pat Jump with Rice Lake, Wis.-based Acorn’s End Training & Consulting when you’re uncertain whether your patient’s wound counts as a surgical wound for OASIS data collection purposes.
Note: Be sure to check current guidance for updates on this item. You’ll find the CMS OASIS Q&As under OASIS Questions and Answers at http://www.oasisanswers.com/aboutoas_links.htm. 
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