by Proactive LTC Consulting | Jan 6, 2025 | Compliance, MDS, Reimbursement
Q: How long do we have to make corrections to an erroneously coded MDS assessment that has been submitted and accepted into IQIES? A: A correction can be submitted for any accepted record within 2 years of the target date of the record for facilities that are... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Dec 22, 2024 | Compliance, Falls, MDS, PDPM, Quality, Reimbursement
Q: Fall with major injury has triggered under my SNF QRP reports but no fall with major injury was coded on the 5-Day assessment or the PPS Discharge assessment that were submitted. Where did the information pull from? A: The SNF QRP measure for falls with... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Nov 5, 2024 | Compliance, Documentation, MDS, Medical Review, Medicare, Nursing, PDPM, Quality, Regulatory, Reimbursement, SNF, Therapy
Skilled Service Justification in SNFs In the ever-evolving landscape of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the stakes have never been higher. With constant advancements in data analytics, regulatory bodies are sharpening their focus on compliance and accountability... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Oct 30, 2024 | Coding, Compliance, Documentation, ICD.10, MDS, Nursing, PDPM, Physicians, Regulatory, Reimbursement
Keys to Active Diagnosis Documentation and the Provider Query Process Supportive documentation of active diagnosis is crucial—supporting quality care as well as playing a vital role in regulatory compliance, reimbursement, and overall patient outcomes. This week,... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 18, 2024 | Coding, Q&A, Quality Measure, RAI Manual, Reimbursement
Q: Our facility is triggering the UTI QM, and we have identified that many of these are the result of the hospital diagnosing a UTI that does not meet our infection criteria. Do we have to code those on the MDS if they occur during the look-back period? ... by Proactive LTC Consulting | Sep 4, 2024 | Coding, Medicare, Q&A, Reimbursement
Q: My biller is requesting a HIPPS code for a Medicare resident who admitted to our SNF and then transferred to an assisted living facility on the same day. I didn’t think we could bill for the day of discharge. Please clarify. A: Generally, the day of...