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WOUND MANAGEMENT
woundcarenurses.orgCategory/Stage III or IV. 2018 Pressure Ulcers . Un-Stageable - Full thickness tissue loss –Depth Unknown 2018 Pressure Ulcers . Suspected Deep Tissue Injury –Depth Unknown Purple or maroon localized area of discolored intact skin or blood-filled blister due to damage of underlying soft tissue from pressure
Medicare Coverage Policy ~ Decisions
www.cms.govpressure ulcers usually includes pressure relief and skin protection to prevent progression of the ulcer to advanced stages, debridement of necrotic tissue in Stage III and IV ulcers, wound cleansing, and dressings that promote a moist wound environment.
Low Air Loss Mattress Medicare Requirements
preferredhomecare.comJan 14, 2014 · Ulcers have worsened or remained the same at minimum for 30 days SITUATION 2: Large or multiple stage III or IV pressure ulcer(s) on trunk or pelvis SITUATION 3: Recent (past 60 days) myocutaneous flap or skin graft for a pressure ulcer on the trunk or pelvis (ICD-9 707.02 – 707.05); and