by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Documentation, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: How should isolation be coded on the MDS since there is guidance to restrict movement around the facility as part of the COVID-19 prevention plan? A: You cannot code isolation on the MDS if it is only in place to prevent contracting the COVID 19... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 17, 2020 | Coding, Documentation, MDS, Medicare, PDPM, Q&A
Q: If the dietitian completed a malnutrition assessment and the score indicates “at risk for malnutrition”, is the assessment considered sufficient supportive documentation to code Malnutrition in Section I if the physician were to review and sign the assessment form?... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 10, 2020 | Coding, Documentation, Education, MDS, Medical Review, PDPM, SNF
Most facilities have fared better than anticipated under Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). What will this mean from the standpoint of Medicare claims audits and how should we prepare for the inevitable start of medical review activity for PDPM claims? For many... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, Education
“Person-centered”, “Individualized”, “Resident-focused”; whatever you may call it, it’s past time to evolve from the institutionalized, staff-focused care planning we’ve become accustomed to and embrace the requirement that the individual has control over their life... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 22, 2020 | Compliance, Documentation, PDPM, Q&A
Q: Who would be the best person to lead the daily clinical meeting for new admissions? A: This may differ from facility to facility. The person would preferably be a clinician who has the most knowledge of the newly admitted patient(s). While this is usually the DON,...