by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 2, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, Survey
F641 Accuracy of MDS Assessments – Revised LTC Surveyor Guidance CMS and the Department of Health & Human Services released an updated version of the LTC Surveyor Guidance on March 10, 2025. This update, which revises the earlier January 16th release, takes... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 2, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Medical Review, Medicare, PDPM, Reimbursement, Therapy
The State of SNF Medical Review in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Key Findings Medical review of Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) continues to be a focus of Medicare and Medicare Advantage oversight activities in 2025. With increased scrutiny from Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 12, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Regulatory, Survey
Understanding Interpretive Guidance for F656: Comprehensive Care Plans Care planning is a fundamental component of quality patient care, offering an organized structure for identifying resident needs through comprehensive assessment. So far in Calendar Year... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 5, 2025 | MDS, Nursing, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: The resident admitted with an unstageable pressure injury to the right heel. Now the pressure injury is stage 3. I coded stage 3 at M0300. Would the pressure injury be coded as present on admission? A: If a pressure ulcer or injury is documented as... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2025 | 5-Star, Abuse, Antipsychotics/Psychotropics, Behavioral Health, CMS, Compliance, Falls, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, QA, Quality, Reimbursement, Therapy
Compliance Risk Assessment Considerations for the New Year As we enter 2025, nursing home providers face many regulatory and administrative challenges. January is a good time to conduct a compliance risk assessment that considers the updated nursing facility... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Q: How long do we have to make corrections to an erroneously coded MDS assessment that has been submitted and accepted into IQIES? A: A correction can be submitted for any accepted record within 2 years of the target date of the record for facilities that are...