by Proactive LTC Consulting | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog, Compliance, Documentation, ICD.10, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, Reimbursement, SNF
PDPM coding and reimbursement success relies significantly on ICD-10 coding accuracy. In particular, the impact of ICD.10 coding on the clinical category, SLP, Nursing, and NTA comorbid diagnoses cannot be overstated; Medicare reimbursement for SNF services depends on... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog, Depression, MDS, Nursing, Quality Measure, Reimbursement
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) plays a crucial role in influencing facility reimbursement, quality measures, and overall care quality. The accuracy of MDS coding is paramount, relying heavily on precise assessments and interviews. Accuracy in assessing and screening for... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 24, 2024 | 5-Star, Blog, Coding, MDS, Quality Measure, Survey
Providers focused on Five Star improvement often look to the MDS department as a driver of Five Star performance. Let’s examine the potential impact of the MDS on facility star ratings and consider key focus areas for coding accuracy… Before jumping to the conclusion... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 17, 2024 | 5-Star, MDS, Q&A, Quality, Quality Measure
Q: I pulled the Q4 2023 Facility Level Quality Measure report for my facility in January and noticed several measures are displayed as “I” for incomplete including the following: Percent of Residents Whose Ability to Walk Independently Worsened Percent of Residents... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog, Compliance, MDS, Nursing, Regulatory
As we close out 2023, let’s highlight the top ten most read articles from the past year covering topics that range from common MDS coding errors, avoiding deficiencies in Food and Nutrition Services, Medical Review risks, all the way to Care and Maintenance of the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 19, 2023 | Blog, MDS, Quality Measure, Reimbursement, SNF
During the December SNF Open Door Forum call, CMS announced their plan to release the MDS 1.19.1, which will be effective October 1, 2024. CMS has indicated the revisions will be minor and impact primarily the following 3 areas of the MDS: Section GG: Self-care and...