by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
If you are currently a Director of Nursing or are considering taking on that role, you understand that clinical knowledge is only one ingredient in the recipe that makes an effective nurse leader. Among numerous responsibilities, the challenging role of DON includes... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2022 | Q&A
Q: I understand SNFs will be transitioning from using QIES to IQIES for transmission of assessment data in early 2023. What steps should providers take to prepare for this transition? A: Although the MDS submission and reporting functionality in IQIES will not be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 24, 2022 | Q&A
Q: Will the FY 2023 SNF final rule change how CMS defines the COVID-19 population? A: For the FY 2023 SNF final rule, CMS defines the COVID-19 population to include the following: Stays that have the interim COVID-19 code B97.29 from January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 17, 2022 | ICD.10, Q&A
Q: We have a claim denial from a commercial insurance plan that references their policy related to Excludes 1 Notes based on the ICD10 Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting. OT and PT used codes R26.2 (difficulty in walking) and R26.81 (unsteadiness on feet)... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 8, 2022 | COVID-19, MDS, Q&A
Q: Can a resident requiring the CDC updated “Enhanced Barrier Precautions” be coded in Section O0100M for Isolation or Quarantine? A: No. The CDC updated Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) do not meet the RAI requirements for coding Isolation or Quarantine on the MDS... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 1, 2022 | MDS, Q&A
Q: I have a resident who was discharged (unplanned) and remained in the hospital for 15 days before returning to my facility. A Quarterly MDS assessment fell due during the time they were out of the facility and my software is showing it as late or missed. What should...