Ask Proactive – A resident was admitted with a diagnosis of acute on chronic respiratory failure requiring a new tracheostomy. The trach was placed during the hospital stay and the resident continues to require suctioning, respiratory monitoring, and oxygen therapy here in the SNF. Would we use the respiratory failure or presence of tracheostomy as the primary diagnosis?

Q: A resident was admitted with a diagnosis of acute on chronic respiratory failure requiring a new tracheostomy. The trach was placed during the hospital stay and the resident continues to require suctioning, respiratory monitoring, and oxygen therapy here in the...

Ask Proactive – I have a resident that routinely receives an injection of fluphenazine decanoate every 4 weeks. The injection was not administered during the 7-day observation period, but its a long-lasting medication. Should I code it under N0415A?

Q: I have a resident that routinely receives an injection of fluphenazine decanoate every 4 weeks. The injection was not administered during the 7-day observation period, but its a long-lasting medication. Should I code it under N0415A?     A: Page N-9 of...