PDPM Coding Questions – BIMS on the ARD date?

PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: We are completing the BIMS on the ARD date. Should it be done earlier? A: BIMS is to be conducted “within the look-back period” and “preferably” on or one day...

PDPM Coding Questions – GG coding clinical judgement?

PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: For section GG, we understand that unless the professional-nurse or therapist-views the resident doing the task we would fill out 88. Instead, the therapy...

PDPM Coding Questions – ARD day 7 verses day 8?

PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: Our therapy provider said they are putting everyone’s ARD as day 7. We were planning day 8. Is there any advantage to day 7 verses 8? A: ARDs should be selected...

PDPM Coding Questions – GG Daily for 3 Days?

PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: Does GG have to be completed daily for 3 days? Would it be sufficient to only have it as part of our nursing admission assessment and therapy evaluation by day 3...

PDPM Coding Questions – Cerebrovascular Disease?

PDPM coding questions? Proactive has answers. Click here to see all these PDPM Coding Questions blogs. Q: I am hearing other SLPs in the area stating they have been told that “cerebrovascular disease” can include Parkinson’s, dementia, etc. and to use...