The FY 2021 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting have been posted a bit earlier than usual this year. The 126-page document provides the guidelines for diagnosis coding. These guidelines are to be used from October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Note: This (document) replaces the FY 2020 … Read More
COVID-19 information: 2nd full week of July 2020
MLN Matters Number: SE20011 Revised was posted on Friday, July 17, 2020. This is a 16-page MLN. Look for the red ink within this document. The first occurrence is found on page 11. Keep reading as there is more clarification regarding the SNF Benefit Period Waiver as well as billing. Testing … Read More
National CMS/CDC nursing home COVID-19 training continues
If you missed the July 16, 2020 session – Establishing an Infection Prevention Program in a Nursing Home, With an Emphasis on COVID-19 – you can now access the presentation slides, the National CMS/CDC Nursing Home COVID-19 Training Series Resources Document and the recording (just under 59 minutes in length). You can also scroll down … Read More
Coronavirus commission for safety and quality in NHs accepting industry comments
This Commission is seeking public comments on best practices from the LTC industry, but you have a limited window to submit your comments – 5pm (ET) on Friday, July 17, 2020. The announcement came late in the day on July 9, 2020. The Public Engagement portal looks like this: If … Read More
QSO-20-28-NH … revised
Late in the afternoon of July 9, 2020, CMS posted a revised Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System updates, Nursing Home Staff Counts, Frequently Asked Questions, and Access to Ombudsman. This is a 16-page QSO notification. Be sure to review the entire memorandum as well as the FAQ – … Read More