MDS 3.0 and the DRAFT RAI Manual revisions have been posted. There have been changes and or revision to the coding guidance for sections B and C. This program will help providers understand the changes and revisions as well as consider ways to operationalize the updates. Course materials? Of course we have course materials!...
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Broad River Rehab Summer Education Series: MDS 3.0 v1.18.11
During our monthly Broad River Rehab Reflections presentation, we highlighted the changes to the recently released MDS. Thank you again to those of you who participated in that web presentation. For those unable to join, we posted the recording and materials on the Insiders page. We are excited to announce that yesterday’s presentation was the…...
CMS Final Rule and MDS Updates
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MDS Calculator
With this calculator, you can explore how different items in the MDS affect reimbursement.
CMS SNF Final Rule and MDS Updates
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Proposed Rule and MDS Updates
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MDS v1.17.2 – What Changed?
This week, CMS surprised us with a revised version of the MDS that will be effective this fall for FY 2021. It is a surprise because nothing about this particular change was mentioned in the proposed rule posted in April. CMS has indicated in the May posting on the MDS Technical Information page that in… Continue reading MDS v1.17.2 – What Changed?
Understanding the Value of the MDS Nurse Under PDPM
As the SNF world draws its collective breath and begins to consider the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), the new reimbursement system that will drive payment for Medicare Part A for SNFs starting October 1, 2019, there are many questions and misunderstandings. Because of the major changes to the payment system, compared to RUG IV… Continue reading Understanding the Value of the MDS Nurse Under PDPM