Accurately documenting your primary diagnosis is crucial for maximizing PDPM reimbursement. On Oct. 1, CMS will not accept an MDS without a valid primary diagnosis. To help you prepare for PDPM, we’ve launched a FREE version of our powerful PDPM Diagnosis Explorer tool. With the PDPM Diagnosis tool, you can … Read More
PDPM: 4 simple steps to optimal coding
Accurate coding has always been a key foundation for maximizing reimbursement. Success under PDPM will require more than just accuracy, however. To achieve long-term PDPM success, you’ll need to implement some essential PDPM coding practices at your facility. Want to optimize your coding practices before PDPM becomes a reality on … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Texas PASRR: What you need to know now (June 2019 HHS PTAC)
On behalf of our friends at Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), we’d like to invite Texas providers to join us for this month’s PASRR Technical Assistance Call entitled, “What you need to know now 2019”. In this free webinar, Cathy Belliveau and Valerie Krueger from HHS will cover recent … Read More
[On-demand webinar] Trauma-informed care: Identifying and treating residents who have experienced trauma
Beginning Nov. 28, Phase 3 of CMS Requirements of Participation (RoPs) will require SNFs to identify individuals with traumatic life events, both recent and in the past. Once identified, providers will be responsible for implementing a trauma-informed approach to resident care. This brings up some complicated questions: When does distress … Read More
PDPM countdown FAQ: Your questions answered from our recent webinar
On Tuesday, May. 21, 2019, SimpleLTC and Briggs Healthcare offered the biggest and most anticipated webinar to date: Countdown to Oct 1: PDPM coding tips for MDS and ICD-10. During the webinar, industry expert Mary Madison discussed how to prepare for PDPM and the newest version of the MDS 3.0 … Read More