Diagnosis coding in a PDPM world Aug 13-14, 2019 Selman-Holman & Associates, Denton, TX (Dallas area) Lisa Selman-Holman, JD, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C, HCS-O, HCS-H | President, Selman-HolmanGloria Brent, RN | President/CEO, MDS Consultants
PDPM: Calculating your NTA comorbidity score
When looking at the Case Mix Index (CMI) components driving your future PDPM reimbursement, don’t overlook the importance of your non-therapy ancillary (NTA) comorbidity score. In this post, we’ll provide some background on what the NTA comorbidity score is and why it will play a critical role under PDPM. What … Read More
PDPM: 5 common myths debunked
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