Broad River Rehab FAQ’s

Q: Can CPAP/BiPAP be coded under respiratory therapy? We normally code at MDS item O0110G, Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilator, but not in O0400D, Respiratory Therapy. A: It is correct that the appropriate place to code the use of BiPAP or CPAP is at MDS item O0110G, Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilator. Specific instructions can be found in the… Continue reading Broad River Rehab FAQ’s

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What A Doozy! CMS Updates the Long Stay Antipsychotic Measure.

The much anticipated changes to the Long Stay Antipsychotic quality measure have finally been posted. The new specifications are sweeping with claims based data headlining the revisions. Now, in addition to the MDS, certain claims data from Medicare Part D, Medicaid RX (Pharmacy), Medicaid OT (Other Services), Medicare OP (Outpatient) and other claims, will be… Continue reading What A Doozy! CMS Updates the Long Stay Antipsychotic Measure.

It’s Finally Here! The Broad River Rehab Online Discharge Function Score Calculator

Compliance is the key to successfully navigating the complex post acute care regulatory landscape. Understanding the rules and applying them in line with federal and state requirements is key. We’ve done it again Broad river Rehab has become known for creating resources that help providers stay compliant with complex tasks like Quality Measures, PDPM capture,… Continue reading It’s Finally Here! The Broad River Rehab Online Discharge Function Score Calculator

Broad River Rehab FAQ’s

Q: The way that the falls definitions have changed in the new RAI Manual, do you have any concerns over the new “fall” definition, i.e., I was wondering if you think that the new definitions mean that any loss of balance during therapy will not have to be reported as a fall? For example, I… Continue reading Broad River Rehab FAQ’s

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