On Feb. 19, 2019, SimpleLTC and Patient Pattern offered one of our most anticipated and highest attended webinars to date: “It takes a village: The team approach to PDPM preparation”. (Watch it on demand here.) During the webinar, our experts explained the importance of a strategic team approach to PDPM and … Read More
Free diagnosis tool: Optimize your ICD-10 coding practices for PDPM
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] 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
[On-demand webinar] Countdown to Oct 1: PDPM coding tips for MDS and ICD-10
PDPM is approaching fast! Are you wondering how you will get everything and everyone ready by then? Don’t fret — we’ll help you prepare for the upcoming changes. On Oct 1, PDPM and the newest version of the MDS 3.0 Item Set both go into effect. Accurate coding of the … Read More