jlottRN

Medically, the resident's primary Dx was LLE Cellulitis with additional PT treatment Dx of 781.2 - Abnormal Gait and OT treatment Dx of Generalized Weakness. While she indeed has resulting generalized weakness and an abnormal gait from the fall, I do not know what's approriate to tie the Cellulitis and Fractures together. As I said, this is a new one for me. I don't have many resources to brainstorm with issue with.

I have a long-term resident at a LTC facility whom was hospitalized 5 nights and returned 6/21/12 under Medicare A with LLE Cellulitis. In addition to necessary nursing care, she continued on PT and OT for approx. 35 days and discontinued both PT and OT with her last covered tx/day 7/25/12. She had a fall resulting in a Fx Left Shoulder and a Fx Left Pelvis 7/29/12 and returned to the facility in the early am hours on 7/30/12. She was ordered to be on bedrest for 3 days. PT plans to begin working with her again tomorrow, 8/02/12. My question is... Is there any reason here she could not resume her Medicare A benefits upon admission, which I would consider her 36th day? This situation is a new one for me. Any advice would be appreciated!

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