by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2020 | Compliance, PDPM, Q&A
Q: Is it correct that CNA’s are not allowed to complete section GG? Is it possible to have CNAs submit documentation to an RN who then completes the assessment for GG? A: As per the RAI – assess the resident’s self-care and mobility performance based on... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 14, 2020 | Compliance, PDPM, Q&A
Q: When should the comprehensive care plan be completed if you are submitting MDS’ day 14 as best practice? A: As per regulation – a comprehensive care plan must be developed within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment (Admission,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2020 | Blog, ICD.10, MDS, PDPM, Q&A
PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: Is a pacemaker placement considered a major enough surgery to use the “aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system” code? A: It would generally be... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2020 | ICD.10, MDS, PDPM, Q&A, Reimbursement
PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: Which reimburses more: the orthopedic or neurological category? A: In most cases, the orthopedic pays more. In some cases, as when the resident also has... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 31, 2019 | Medicare, PDPM, Q&A, SNF
PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: If a resident discharges and returns from an interrupted stay do we start over on the Medicare certification? A: If the resident qualifies for the interrupted... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 31, 2019 | ICD.10, PDPM, Q&A, RAI Manual
PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: Does the Primary diagnosis code entered at I0020B also need to be entered as an active diagnosis at I8000? A: Yes, per the RAI guidelines for coding I0020, it...