A resident has an indwelling catheter in the look-back period with no diagnosis that supports its use. When coding Secti
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A resident has an indwelling catheter in the look-back periodwith no diagnosis that supports its use. When coding Section I ofthe MDS, which of the following items is correct?
A] Enter the unknown code (dash) in obstructive uropathy andneurogenic bladder.
B] Code neurogenic bladder and follow-up with the physician todocument and confirm reason for indwelling catheter.
C] Query the physician prior to the end of the look-back periodto determine the diagnosis supporting catheter use.
D] Code “urinary retention” in I8000 since a nursing assessmenthas this block checked In the look-back period.
A] Enter the unknown code (dash) in obstructive uropathy andneurogenic bladder.
B] Code neurogenic bladder and follow-up with the physician todocument and confirm reason for indwelling catheter.
C] Query the physician prior to the end of the look-back periodto determine the diagnosis supporting catheter use.
D] Code “urinary retention” in I8000 since a nursing assessmenthas this block checked In the look-back period.