by Proactive Medical Review | Jan 14, 2020 | Compliance, PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions
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 Medical Review | Jan 14, 2020 | Compliance, PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions
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 Medical Review | Jan 6, 2020 | blog, PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions, Uncategorized
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 Medical Review | Jan 6, 2020 | PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions, Reimbursement, Uncategorized
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 PMR Team | Dec 31, 2019 | Medicare, PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions, 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 PMR Team | Dec 31, 2019 | PDPM, PDPM Coding Questions, 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...
