Tag: MDS technology
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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 Type Assessment Reference Date Applicable Standard Medicare Payment Days Five-day Scheduled PPS Assessment Days 1-8 All covered Part A days until Part Adischarge (unless an IPA is completed) Interim Payment Assessment (IPA) Optional Assessment ARD of the assessment throughPart A discharge (unless another IPA assessment is completed) PPS…
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Is technology helping MDS nurses do their jobs or adding to stress levels?
Today, although only a Tuesday was a very busy day for the facilities that I oversee. Billing for all the skilled care that is provided is due this week. That means that the MDS assessments that are used for this purpose need to be complete as possible. Completing the MDS is not where it ends.…