Re: Is this a skill?
"Skilled" service for any surgical wound til healed??
- Checking "surgical wound care" does put the person into a so-called "coverable" RUG. But that presumptive coverage is only "good" on a 5-day assessment.
- Daily wound care must require the skills of a licensed nurse.
- In-patient SNF care must be medically necessary.
Mental status, mobility, co-morbidities, environment, support network, etc. can all affect a coverage decision.
If you believe there are enough reasons and CAN back up your decision--document it in the record now. If you can't, good luck.
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