So you have been wondering if there is a Medicare MDS Cheat sheet there is:

https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/SNFPPS/Downloads/MLN_CalL_PDPM_Presentation_508.pdf

PDPM Assessment Schedule

Medicare MDS Assessment TypeAssessment Reference DateApplicable Standard Medicare Payment Days
Five-day Scheduled PPS AssessmentDays 1-8All covered Part A days until Part Adischarge (unless an IPA is completed)
Interim Payment Assessment (IPA)Optional AssessmentARD of the assessment throughPart A discharge (unless another IPA assessment is completed)
PPS Discharge AssessmentPPS Discharge: Equal to the EndDate of the Most Recent Medicare Stay (A2400C) or End DateN/A
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