PDPM Coding Questions – Can you continue to skill with a resolved diagnosis? We have been discharging resident from skilled services once the active diagnosis is resolved example: UTI, E. coli, and pneumonia. Are we correctly doing this?

by | Feb 7, 2020 | MDS, Medicare, PDPM, Q&A

Q: Can you continue to skill with a resolved diagnosis? We have been discharging resident from skilled services once the active diagnosis is resolved example: UTI, E. coli, and pneumonia. Are we correctly doing this?   A: Providers should assess the resident’s...

PDPM Coding Questions – If a resident is cut from skilled services but a new skilled need arises during the interrupted stay window, would the facility be allowed to re-skill the resident?

by | Feb 4, 2020 | Medicare, PDPM, Q&A, SNF

Q: If a resident is cut from skilled services but a new skilled need arises during the interrupted stay window, would the facility be allowed to re-skill the resident?   A: The Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 8 states that “Another qualifying hospital...

PDPM Coding Questions – I have NPO resident on tube feeding. He coughed during trials of nectar thick liquids per speech therapy. Should the MDS be coded for swallow problems?

by | Jan 23, 2020 | Coding, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, RAI Manual

Q: I have NPO resident on tube feeding. He coughed during trials of nectar thick liquids per speech therapy. Should the MDS be coded for swallow problems? The RD says directions on the MDS RAI manual say “do not code if interventions are successful in treating...