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EXHIBIT 15 - EXAMPLE OF INDICATIONS FOR USE AND REQUIREDJUSTIFICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF A CATEGORY IV FORMULAFormula ICD-9 Indications/JustificationProtain XL ®Wound Management707.0- Chronic ulcer of skin707.9870- Open wound of head, neck or trunk879880- Open wound of upper limb887890- Open wound of lower limb897949.2- Second and third degree burns949.5Justification:Residents must exhibit an increased need for protein (i.e., = 1.2gm/kg body weight) andmicronutrients with moderate caloric needs in order to replete and/or maintainlean body mass; must present with Stage III or IV pressure ulcers; documentation forpressure ulcers must include site, size and stage262- Malnutrition263.8Justification:Resident must be malnourished as indicated <strong>by</strong> albumin ≤ 3.0 or unintentional weightloss > 10%; documentation must include serum albumin level and date drawn➝ Other diagnoses➝➝➝FracturesTraumaCancerDocumentation should include location of fracture, extent of trauma or type of cancer277.0 Cystic FibrosisNote: Another acceptable MJN formula for wound patients: Boost ® High Protein. Protain XL ® is a registered trademark of SherwoodServices, AG.In all cases, coverage should be confirmed with applicable DMERC.67

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