PDPM
Facts Sheets, FAQs, a Training Presentation and additional PDPM Resources. Click HERE to access this CMS page
The PDPM Technical Report, PDPM ICD-10 Diagnosis and Procedural Code Crosswalk, PDPM Classification Logic and Provider-Specific Impact Analysis. Click HERE to access this CMS page
FY 2020 CID-10-CM Diagnosis Code Updates. Click HERE to access the 2020 ICD-10-CM webpage.
MDS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have released a series of short videos to assist providers with coding select Section GG items on the MDS. These videos, ranging from 4-12 minutes, are designed to provide targeted guidance using simulated patient scenarios. To access the videos, click on the links below:
- Coding GG0110. Prior Device Use with Information From Multiple Sources (3:58)
- Decision Tree for Coding Section GG0130. Self-Care and GG0170. Mobility (11:56)
- Coding GG0130B. Oral Hygiene (4:25)
- Coding GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on side of bed (4:33)
Click HERE to view the CMS MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page. Information on updates and downloads of the RAI Manual are available on this page.
Click HERE to access the CMS MDS 3.0 Training Page for information and resources for coding section GG of the MDS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a web-based training course on how to properly code of Section GG of the MDS. This interactive 45-minute course is intended for providers in Skilled Nursing Facilities and is designed to be used on demand anywhere you can access a browser. The course is divided into the following four lessons and includes interactive exercises that allow you to test your knowledge in real life scenarios:
- Lesson 1: Importance of Section GG for Post-Acute Care
- Lesson 2: Section GG Assessment and Coding Principles
- Lesson 3: Coding GG0130.Self-Care Items
- Lesson 4: Coding GG0170.Mobility Items
Click HERE to access this interactive MDS training
QUALITY
Click HERE to access information on CMS nursing home quality measures and the most current User’s Manual.
Click HERE to view the Five Star Technical User’s Guide, specifications, Cut Point Tables and additional information from CMS.
Click HERE to access Nursing Home Compare, the Medicare site where consumers can search for information on nursing facilities based upon location and compare the quality of care a facility provides and their staffing. The star ratings for your facility are publically available on this site.
The Quality Improvement Organizations’ webpage for Nursing Homes contains a wealth of information and free tools including a facility assessment tool and resources to Support Trauma Informed Care for Persons in the LTC Settings and trainings on antibiotic stewardship. Click HERE to access the QIO NH Page.
Survey Process and Requirements of Participation
Click HERE to access the CMS page on Requirements of Participation for Nursing Facilities. Information available at this site includes a variety of resources to prepare for survey, Critical Element Pathways, F-Tag Crosswalks and FAQs.