CMS SNF QRP Home Page

SNF QRP Users Manual: New 10/1/24 OLD Manual Expires 9/30/24

List of MDS Questions that trigger SNF QRP 2% payment penalty (if dashed)

  • FY2027 APU Will use CY2025 Data for payment penalty in 2027. *Q4 will have new MDS
  • FY2026 APU Uses CY2024 Data for payment penalty in 2026. *Q4 2024 has new MDS
  • FY 2025 APU Uses CY2023 Data for payment penalty in 2025. *Q4 2023 has new MDS

QRP FAQ Document (for 10/1/24)

SNF Quality Reporting Program Measures and Technical Information (CMS Home Page)

SNF Quality Reporting Program Training (CMS)

Pocket Guides / Badge Buddies

CMS is offering Pocket Guides to assist providers in the assessment and coding of assessment items. The pocket guides provide a quick reference for important terms and definitions that promote coding accuracy. These pocket guides are approximately 2 x 3.5 inches in size and are designed to be worn behind a provider identification badge.

CMS Video Summary of SNF QRP

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering an updated series of web-based training courses that provide an overview of the assessment and guidance to promote accurate coding of the post-acute care (PAC) cross-setting Section GG data elements. Each course contains interactive exercises to test your understanding. To access the courses, click on the links below:

SNF QRP Help Home Page

SNF Reporting Program – Provider Data | Provider Data Catalog

SNF Quality Reporting Program – National Data | Provider Data Catalog