On August 4th, 2020, CMS released a statement stating that the 8/31/20 implementation due date for the updated CMS-R-131 Advanced Beneficiary Notice will be moved to 1/1/2021 due to the Public Health Emergency. Here is the CMS statement: To … [Read more...]
New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form for SNF Medicare Part B
In the SNF setting, Rehab Managers, MDS Coordinators and Social Workers are among the staff designated to issue these "forms" to Medicare residents. All forms have a unique purpose and deadline for delivery. These "forms" include: Notice of … [Read more...]
Skilled Maintenance Therapy In The SNF & The New Assistant Modifiers
Think back to 6th grade English class for a minute—remember those fun figures of speech? The metaphor…simile…hyperbole… onomatopoeia …alliteration. Do you remember the oxymoron? You know the ones…jumbo shrimp...awful good...icy hot...friendly … [Read more...]
Breathe Easy! Respiratory Therapy and the MDS
Respiratory Therapy (RT) is not new to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting or new to the Minimum Data Set (MDS). The data for RT has been coded in Section O of the MDS for years, generating a Special Care High Nursing score...the second … [Read more...]
For SNF Therapists: Takeaways From The Medicare Part B Final Rule For 1/1/20
Therapists in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting are starting out 2020 with a few new requirements to tackle. No shocker there. What isn't changing these days?!! The 2475-page Final Rule [Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule CY2020] released … [Read more...]
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