by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 9, 2022 | Q&A
Q: I am a floor nurse and have a concern about a coworker’s practices at work. When I am on the medication cart that she normally works, I find many medications that still have blisters packs that are full, and unopened inhalers, eye drops, etc. She and I are friends... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 2, 2022 | F-Tag, Q&A, Therapy
Q: When someone is still on Med A benefits and the therapy team reduces or ends one type of therapy but not all types, does the ABN need to be given each time? A: The notices aren’t required when therapy reduces or ends services, but rather when the SNF... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 26, 2022 | Q&A, Survey
Q: My facility just completed our annual survey and is in denial of payment until a Directed In-Service training is completed. What is a Directed In-Service training and how do we ensure compliance? A: Directed In-service training is one of the enforcement... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 19, 2022 | Appeals, Q&A
Q: How much is the ALJ Appeal Amount in Controversy for 2023? A: The amount in controversy (AIC) threshold amount for Medicare ALJ appeals will continue to be $180.00 for CY2023 and the AIC for Judicial Review will increase to $1850.00 Learn more Angie Hamer,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 12, 2022 | Q&A, RoP
Q: What are some of the most significant changes to the new RoP Interpretive Guidance for Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation? A: Some of the most significant changes to the new RoP Interpretive Guidance (IG) for Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation include the following:... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 4, 2022 | Coding, ICD.10, Q&A
Q: I’ve noticed when reviewing resident diagnoses for MDS Section I that several of the diagnoses are suddenly showing an error message. How do I correct this? A: CMS has revised several ICD-10 codes for the 2023 fiscal year. These codes became effective October 1,...