Q & A – A resident had a UTI in the hospital but their antibiotics were finished before admitting to the facility. The DC Summary notes “UTI-Resolved”. Should UTI be coded?

Q: A resident had a UTI in the hospital but their antibiotics were finished before admitting to the facility. The DC Summary notes “UTI-Resolved”. Should UTI be coded?   A: Yes, UTI must be coded in I2300 if occurred in the last 30 days.  The RAI Manual (page...

PDPM Coding Question – How should situations, in which the 3-day qualifying hospital stay normally required for a covered Medicare admission to the SNF is waived due to the national emergency, be reported on the UB04 claim form?

Q: How should situations, in which the 3-day qualifying hospital stay normally required for a covered Medicare admission to the SNF is waived due to the national emergency, be reported on the UB04 claim form?   A: Providers that receive beneficiaries without a...