OASIS-Central

What is a standardized tool for OASIS-C?

Q: What is a standardized tool for OASIS-C? A: There are three data elements in OASIS-C that require the use of a standardized tool for assessment or screening: M1240, pain assessment, M1730, depression screening, and M1910, fall risk assessment. To check “yes,” (that an assessment or screening was done), the clinician must use a tool [...]

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WOCN Tool for Pressure Ulcers on OASIS-C

Many home health professionals have questions about the changes to the data elements on pressure ulcers. Ask OASIS-Central gets a lot of questions about this subject.  The new data elements are looking for more detail about the pressure ulcers and this forces caregivers to have a true understanding of pressure ulcers and the terms that [...]

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OASIS-C Common Wound Terms

There are many different wound terms in the OASIS-C that you must understand to properly complete it.  Below find the definitions of some common wound terms: M1320 (pressure), M1334 (stasis), M1342 (surgical) “Status” of most problematic ulcer or wound: - Newly epithelialized: Wound bed covered, no exudate, no eschar/slough, no infection - Fully granulating: 100% [...]

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Time to Master OASIS-C Pressure Ulcer Data Elements

OASIS-C contains nine data elements on pressure ulcer assessment. Most of these data elements collect additional detail, enhancing the assessment of pressure ulcers. One data element, however, will be challenging. Homecare DIRECTION looks at what you should know about these new data elements. M1306, unhealed pressure ulcer Stage II or higher A redesigned M0445, this [...]

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What’s this I hear about having to report ICD-9 codes for the stages of pressure ulcers?

Q: What’s this I hear about having to report ICD-9 codes for the stages of pressure ulcers? A: There are now two subcategories for pressure ulcers: one to identify the site (707.00-707.09) and another to describe the stage (707.20-707.25). Follow these guidelines for reporting a pressure ulcer. • Report two codes (site) to completely describe [...]

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How do you code a pressure ulcer for a secondary diagnosis?

Q: When reporting a pressure ulcer as a secondary diagnosis, is it necessary to list the site and stage, or is just the code for the stage sufficient? A: When coding changes went into effect October 1, 2008 they required the reporting of the codes for both the site and stage of a pressure ulcer. [...]

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