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Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) -Primary Diagnosis

WEBThe Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) is the Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) used for reimbursement that went into effect on …

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What is the Right Level of Care

WEBThe wide berth of available healthcare services is necessary for people to receive the most appropriate level of care.

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Prior Level of Function: Reconsiderations in Today’s Healthcare …

WEBA sore between 85-100 is usually identified with someone who can live at home alone or in independent living. A score below 60 is indicative of the need for 24 …

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Practical Guidance for Health Care Governing Boards on …

WEBA health care governing board has a variety of responsibilities and roles that are key to the compliance program. These responsibilities ensure that the organization …

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Understanding PDPM and HIPPS Coding LW Consulting, Inc.

WEBUnderstanding PDPM and HIPPS Coding. Health Insurance Prospective Payment System rate codes, known as HIPPS codes, represent specific sets of patient …

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Understanding the Baseline Care Plan and Summary

WEBPer the regulation at §483.21 (a) (1), The facility must develop and implement a baseline care plan for each resident that includes the instructions needed to provide …

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A Malnutrition Diagnosis: From the Hospital to the SNF

WEBThe Answer to Understanding the Importance of Coding Accuracy LW Consulting, Inc. (LWCI) strives to help clients with a variety of questions, queries, and …

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Understanding the Form 990, Schedule J, for Executive …

WEBThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) required form 990 is an incredible tool for understanding the financial picture of a not-for-profit organization of any type. The …

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Understanding Conditions of Payment vs. Conditions of …

WEBThe healthcare industry is regulated by a complex framework of mandates that serve to ensure providers comply with all relevant laws, policies and regulations …

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Understanding the July 2023 Regulatory Changes for PA SNFs

WEBPennsylvania will be rolling out the newly revised Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory changes which will begin being enforced on July 1, …

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Claim Denials: Steps to Writing an Effective Appeal Letter

WEBStep 2: Demonstrate why the distinct skills of every health care professional involved in the care of the patient were essential. Step 3: Depict the onset status, …

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What You Need to Know Before Providing Outpatient Therapy at a …

WEBTypical steps for obtaining a new Medicare number as an outpatient rehabilitation agency include: Completing the CMS enrollment forms for either a primary …

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Understanding PDPM and the Interim Payment Assessment

WEBIn our “Understanding PDPM” blog series, we have discussed the specific components for Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), Speech Language …

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MDS Accuracy Blog: Missed Opportunities and Mishaps Section K

WEBIn this Minimum Data Set (MDS) Accuracy Blog, we will highlight Sections and items in the MDS to review key misses that the experts at LW Consulting, Inc. …

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MDS Accuracy: Importance of a Timely and Complete BIMS

WEBImportance of a Timely Interview. The BIMS score is derived from Section C, items C0200-C0500 of the MDS. According to the regulations outlined in the Resident …

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A Guide to Developing Resident Baseline Care Plans

WEBThe intent of F655 Baseline Care Plans is intended to promote continuity of care and communication among nursing home staff, increase resident safety, and …

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Annual Wellness Visit: Audit Reveals EMR Template Vulnerability …

WEBBackground The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides eligible Medicare recipients preventive services. In the first year following the recipient’s …

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Why Do IRFs Still Need to Know About 1135 Waivers

WEBOn March 13, 2020, CMS issued blanket waivers that included new directives for IRFs, other Post-Acute Care (PAC) entities, and medical settings. The waivers …

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10 Factors that Could Trigger an Audit of Your Medical Records

WEBWith the ever-increasing litigious environment and mandatory Congressional oversight of commercial and government payers, physician supporting documentation …

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