How would you code the following example? Source: Revised RAI manual (June 15, 2005), p. 3-161.
Mr. Alaska has five open wounds as a result of frostbite that are not pressure or venous stasis ulcers. Upon examination, these wounds do not meet the criteria provided in Item M1 (ulcers) coding definitions.
Answer: Items M1, Ulcers
Stage Code
a. 1 0
b. 2 0
c. 3 0
d. 4 0