by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 13, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Is the monoclonal antibody infusion considered an IV med for MDS coding purposes? A: There has been a lot of confusion surrounding this. So far, what we know is monoclonal antibodies are considered IV medications and should be coded as such in O0100H.... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 7, 2021 | Q&A
Q: What changes are being made to ICD-10-CM guidelines or codes for FY2022 that impact nursing facilities? A: The code change that will have the greatest impact on nursing facilities is the new code for unspecified depression, which is F32.A. Prior to 10/01/21,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 31, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Our facility would like to start a process for assessing post-COVID patients to determine if they would benefit from restorative nursing program(s). This will be for those patients who are not appropriate for skilled therapy services. I know our licensed nurse can... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 25, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Do Items V0200C1 and V0200C2. Signature of Person Completing Care Plan Decision and Date Signed have to be signed by an RN? A: No, unlike items Z0400 A and B, V0200B1 and V0200B2, items V0200C1 and V0200C2 can be signed by the staff person facilitating the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 16, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Should therapists conduct initial evaluations upon readmission of a patient in an interrupted stay under the Interrupted Stay Policy? A: A new 5-day PPS assessment is not required after the interruption in the case of an interrupted stay that meets the... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 11, 2021 | Q&A
Q: Is a wound that has a JP drain considered a surgical wound and is changing the dressing to the drain considered surgical wound care? A: Yes, the RAI Manual states that a surgical wound includes, “any healing and non-healing, open or closed surgical...