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Q&A: A resident had a chest tube placed in the hospital and removed prior to re-admission. In the 5-Day look-back period, we have orders for an ointment and dressing to the area daily until resolved. Would I capture this under surgical wound and surgical wound care?

Question: A resident had a chest tube placed in the hospital and removed prior to re-admission. In the 5-Day look-back period, we have orders for an ointment and dressing to the area daily until resolved....

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