by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 12, 2021 | MDS, Q&A
Q: When should I code respiratory failure in Section I of the MDS? A: To code any active diagnose in Section I, RAI manual requirements must be met including MD documented diagnosis in the last 60 days & supporting documentation that the diagnosis is active... by Proactive LTC Consulting | May 4, 2021 | Q&A
Q: I know the PHE is set to expire in July. As we continue to admit new patients using the SNF waivers, what will happen if the PHE ends during the patient’s benefit period? A: Effective April 21, 2021, HHS Secretary extended the PHE, the new expiration date... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Apr 27, 2021 | Falls, Q&A
Q: Is this a Fall with Major Injury? A resident had an unwitnessed fall and self-reported that she hit her head. No injuries or concerns were noted upon post-fall evaluations. Three days later, the resident was transferred to the hospital due to chest pain and... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 15, 2021 | PDPM, Q&A
Q: How are reviewers determining PDPM payment accuracy from Section GG coding? A: The Function Score calculated from coding responses to certain Section GG items impacts your PDPM rate in the nursing component and the OT/PT component. Not surprisingly,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 10, 2021 | Q&A
Q: I am seeking assistance for accurate coding of CVA at item I4500 of the MDS. The physician acknowledges history of stroke in his progress note during the look-back period. The patient also receives daily aspirin and requires ongoing medication management for stroke... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Mar 3, 2021 | Q&A
Q: I would like to code isolation for a resident who has COVID and was in single room isolation for 4 days in the look-back period. However, the therapy documentation reports 2 episodes of the resident walking in the hallway. Can we still code isolation? A:...