In coding weights for new admits, we can go back up to how many days to be able to code on the MDS?
Type of diet that requires change in texture of food or liquids (ex: pureed, NTL)
mech altered diet
This therapy discipline can evaluate for swallowing concerns
Speech Therapy
2 timeframes or snapshots to use when comparing wt loss or gain on the MDS
30 days and 180 days
2 criteria to use to be able to code IV fluids on the MDS while not a resident/while at the acute
nutrition or hydration
Give 1 example of swallow disorder
loss of liquid/solid from mouth while eating or drinking
holding food in mouth/cheeks or residual food in mouth after meals
choking or coughing during meals or med administration
complaints of difficulty or pain when swallowing
Between the 2 type of wt loss/wt gain formuala, this formula is used to calculate what type of weight loss + time frame:
Start with the resident’ weight closest to 30 days ago and multiply it by .95 (or 95%).
5% weight loss in 30 days
What 2 items cannot be coded on K0510A-Nutritional Approach:
TPN
IV Fluids running at keep vein open
IV fluids administered solely as flushes
Enteral Feeding Formulas
IV fluids administered solely as flushes
Enteral Feeding Formulas
Which swallow disorder is sometimes referred to as "pocketing"?
loss of liquid/solid from mouth while eating or drinking
holding food in mouth/cheeks or residual food in mouth after meals
choking or coughing during meals or med administration
complaints of difficulty or pain when swallowing
holding food in mouth/cheeks or residual food in mouth after meals