Q:

What happens if someone leaves prior to being assessed?

 

A:

When the Part A resident dies or is discharged prior to the end of the look-back period for a required assessment, the ARD must be adjusted to equal the discharge date. The provider should prepare a 5-Day assessment as completely as possible and submit the assessment as required.

 

Blog by Jessica Cairns, RN, RAC-CT, CMAC, Proactive Medical Review

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