Toolbox – SNF QRP Resources

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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 QRP TRAINING INFORMATION – CMS

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.

• Pocket Guide #1: Coding for Self-Care and Mobility Items (PDF).
• Pocket Guide #2: Definitions for Coding Section J Fall Items (PDF).
• Pocket Guide #3: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Stages and Definitions (PDF)

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:

• Course 1: Section GG Data Accuracy and Quality Measures.
• Course 2: Section GG Prior Functioning and Device Use Items
• Course 3: Accurate Coding for GG0130. Self-Care and GG0170. Mobility
• Course 4: Understanding Admission and Discharge Performance for GG0130: Self-Care Items.
• Course 5: Understanding Admission and Discharge Performance for GG0170: Mobility Items.

• Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) Video Tutorial  CLICK HERE
• GG0130A. Eating. (6:19)
• GG0130B. Oral Hygiene (4:25)
• GG0130H. Putting on/taking off footwear. (6:25)
• GG0170C. Lying to Sitting on side of bed. (4:33)
• GG0170L. Walking 10 feet on uneven surfaces. (5:52)
• GG1070P. Picking up object. (5:49)
• Decision Tree for Coding Section GG0130. Self-Care and GG0170. Mobility. (11:56)
  • GG Self-Care & Mobility Activities Key Questions to Consider & Decision Tree (PDF)

SNF QRP Help Home Page

SNF Reporting Program – Provider Data | Provider Data Catalog

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