by Proactive LTC Consulting | Aug 3, 2021 | MDS, Q&A
Q: Are there going to be any MDS Updates in October? A: Updates are not expected. The CMS PHE Tip Sheet provides the following: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted an update on May 8, 2020 announcing the delayed release of updated... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 27, 2021 | Q&A, Survey
Q: With most facilities awaiting their annual survey after waiting 15 months to 2 years without one, what are some tips for things to double-check to make sure they are prepared? A: Answer: One of the most important things to do is to make sure you have all of... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 21, 2021 | PDPM, Q&A
Q: How is the patient classified under PDPM if neither the BIMS nor the CPS staff assessment is completed to determine cognitive level? A: If neither the BIMS nor the staff assessment is completed, a patient will be classified under PDPM as if the patient were... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 14, 2021 | Medicare, Q&A
Q: We have a resident using Hospice Services for End Stage Renal Disease that fell and broke her hip. She had a 3-day hospital stay for ORIF. Prior to the fall, she was ambulatory. She is returning from the hospital with skilled therapy orders. Can we bill Medicare... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jul 7, 2021 | 5-Star, Q&A
Q: Do citations received during Focused Infection Control Surveys impact my Five-Star rating? A: Yes, focused infection control surveys are included in the rating calculation, with citations from these surveys counting towards the total weighted health... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jun 30, 2021 | Coding, ICD.10, Q&A
Q: How do I appropriately code a periprosthetic fracture? Should I use an M or S ICD-10 code? A: Fractures result from trauma or injury or a pathological condition. With a periprosthetic fracture, two ICD-10 codes would be utilized. One code would include the...