Q:
Since there are no changes to the MDS Item Set for this FY, am I able to open/schedule October assessments now without worry?
A:
While it is true that there are no CMS directed changes to the MDS Item Sets for FY 2022, it would still be prudent to validate the RUG/PDPM version (Z0100B) for assessments with an ARD of 10/01/2021 or later. Depending on you state, there may be PDPM related items including Section GG that are being added to these assessments. Review Final Validation reports for Warning – 3935b which may indicate the software and MDS grouper versions may differ. In such cases it may be that the software has had a delay in updating the version code.
Answer by Eleisha Wilkes, RN, GERO-BC, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT, Proactive Medical Review
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