Ask Proactive – What types of services are included in the coding of Respiratory Therapy on the MDS? Can this be done by CMTs? What must be included in the documentation to code Respiratory Therapy?

Q: What types of services are included in the coding of Respiratory Therapy on the MDS? Can this be done by CMTs? What must be included in the documentation to code Respiratory Therapy?   A: Appendix A of the RAI manual defines Respiratory Therapy as “Services...