by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 19, 2022 | Q&A
Q: What happens in the MDS department when a building is being purchased by a new company? A colleague mentioned that since it’s a new NPI number, we may need to complete a discharge and entry on every patient. Is this true? A: There are two types of change in... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 6, 2022 | Q&A
Q: We have had multiple outbreaks of COVID in recent weeks. There has been confusion when coding isolation. Can we code isolation if we have two positive residents sharing a room? A: Coding isolation requires specific criteria. One of these characteristics is if the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 22, 2022 | Q&A
Q: We recently received a letter from our MAC informing us of findings on the Comparative Billing Report (CBR) of SNF Short-Stays for PT / PT and NTA services. Our facility triggered greater than the 90th percentile as compared to our state and jurisdiction related to... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 21, 2022 | Coding, Medicare, Q&A
Q: Our Medicare Part A claim was rejected due to “principal diagnosis is an unacceptable diagnosis. Correct and resubmit/rekey”. The principal diagnosis coded on the Medicare claim and in section I0020B of the Medicare 5-day MDS is B95.62 (MRSA infection as the cause... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 15, 2022 | Q&A
Q: I’m a new DON at a skilled nursing facility and the team meeting procedures don’t appear to help the facility manage the resident or team’s needs. What items should I be sure we cover to make these meetings both efficient and effective for the team?I A: Ensuring... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 8, 2022 | Q&A, RAI Manual
Q: If someone uses a lift for transfers, how should I code G0300E, Surface-to-Surface Transfer (Transfer between bed and chair or wheelchair)? A: The RAI Manual states “If a lift device (a mechanical device that is completely operated by another person) is used, and...