%PDF-1.6 % Try Now! <<50FFC127310FCF468ABFE4B7414A5B70>]/Prev 423154>> Primary Diagnosis - List I0020B Surgical Procedures - List J2100/J2300-J5000 Aphasia I4300 Cerebrovascular Accident . mp:U@|8B *zL$#Tk\*SU%mQlTYA Rj&-N _VjWpb[5R8'i, Complete Section K ON ARD or a DAY PRIOR TO ARD indicating if resident has a swallowing disorder especially if on a mechanically altered diet (Puree or mechanical soft diet). .center {text-align: center;}, Foot Code, Except Diabetic Foot Ulcer Code, Once we have totaled the score from the table above, we use it to map to a case-mix group and case-mix index. z@~. This PDPM model aims to utilize the individual patients characteristics and needs based on diagnosis as opposed to the RUG-IV system relying on volume of services. What if we could limit those codes down to just those ICD-10 codes that are likely to occur. With the transition from Resource Utilization Group Version IV (RUG-IV) to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) on October 1, 2019, the MDS nurse requires an analytical mind and financial knowledge to determine the highest allowable reimbursement for the facility. This is especially important for those residents who are long-term and later qualify for skilled care. This item includes diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, and diabetic neuropathy. endstream endobj 447 0 obj <> endobj 448 0 obj <> endobj 449 0 obj [278 0 0 0 0 889 0 0 333 333 0 0 278 333 0 278 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 0 0 584 0 0 0 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 500 667 556 833 722 778 667 0 722 667 611 722 667 944 0 667 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 556 0 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500] endobj 450 0 obj <>stream PDPM payments will be based on six groupsone non-case mix group (CMG) and five specific CMGs: PT, OT, SLP, NTA and nursing. But, since it's new, we're going to have to work on understanding how it's supposed to work, and how we can most easily and efficiently complete the assessment with accurate information. Other diagnoses will affect the Non-therapy Ancillary (NTA) component. PDPM HIPPS Coding Crosswalk In order to accommodate the new payment groups, the PDPM HIPPS algorithm is . His I0020B Primary Diagnosis and his claim's Principal Diagnosis is now the aftercare of the hip fracture. The visualization is interactive. Ill also compare urban versus rural facilities when it comes to NTA case-mix. This button displays the currently selected search type. Other codes can still be listed in I8000. The Patient-Driven Payment Model focuses on the patients unique characteristics and needs based on diagnosis which arise during inpatient hospital stay. 3HFDRkse$:stHqPJoHK-qL_sh|Kg?unioWAsfH8[^9{'~-? As we prepare for the transition to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), which is expected to occur on October 1, 2019, we have been reviewing the primary components that make up the Case Mix Index (CMI) for reimbursement. Its interesting to note that the data CMS provided, that I am using here, came from some assessments that we no longer will be doing. Diligent review of the medical history and clinical record is essential. 0000008175 00000 n The new nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) may be overwhelmed with the numerous tasks required of the position. Resolved conditions should not be listed since therapy would not be treated for a resolved condition. When also coded in I8000, I69.091 will also contribute again to the case mix group because it is on the SLP comorbidity list. Additionally, PDPM applies variable per diem payment adjustments to three components, PT, OT, and NTA, to account for changes in resource use over a stay. This list of options is not used for PDPM payment, but is used as risk adjustments for some of the QRP Quality Measures. HVmo0)>bbJS:i>h4B6u~>!bB8lr lk4-M~V CIExej[_@{wpuCm/8yU\mqpC1!Ll%5##P:a,Orh[a%zDUd V#~RLXP9BZ,/Y798(|&a"#.G. You can view either rural, urban or both. We earn. We earn 1 NTA point when Other Skin Problems (foot ulcers/lesions) is coded in MDS item M1040A (infection of the foot such as cellulitis or purulent drainage), M1040B (diabetic foot ulcer), or M1040C (other open lesion of foot). (4.0CSVMEB3nHSQ(9gvNtp}|srUzUX/%3vf+R6Fe Kb`Mr"yWz~tck~>1gK\,)?yt_Jy2Z2poUa-GFjRC'.`?/`;Mwk!$e#W,rLz:+ZL`Y4;Z%Up|h\/nzD]#N. hrmct If a resident is admitted into a Part A stay within 30 days after major surgical procedure (as a hospital inpatient) that carried some degree of risk to life or had the potential for severe disability, then J2100 (recent surgery requiring active SNF care) is checked "yes". In the absence of specific documentation, you may use positive tests, procedures, hospitalization for symptoms). These conditions, along with the number of points associated with the condition and how it is reported, can be found by downloading the CMS document titled Fact Sheet: NTA Comorbidity Score. Not having the correct codes can have a domino effect and result in missed reimbursement, or claim inaccuracies. Base rates are either rural or urban as determined by geographic location. We know now that every diagnosis and condition counts. This problem isnt new either but now it will drive reimbursement. Five of the six are case-mix adjusted. The AHCA Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Resource Center provides AHCA provider members with a suite of original content, tools, and training options and resources to assist providers in how to be successful in implementing the new Medicare Part A PDPM SNF PPS, effective October 2019. SLP: NSG: NTA: This audit format form contains the MDS 3.0 items that drive payment for the Part A Medicare PDPM SNF-PPS payment. Remember, a diagnosis has to be active and documented by a physician or nonphysician extender to qualify as an NTA item. CMS identified a list of 50 conditions and extensive services that were associated with increases in NTA costs. The NTA component score is based on the presence of certain comorbidities and/or the use of extensive services. With several big changes ahead, the margin for error slim for most providers. you could miss something. INTRODUCTION. Section I of MDS 3.0 is reserved for Active Diagnoses and Item I8000 is you to enter up to 10 additional active diagnoses with corresponding ICD-10 codes. ordered by the patients attending physician in the facility. Section I8000 alone has 27 of these conditions, while sections K, M, N, and O also have items that can contribute to the NTA score. List the 3 MDS items that qualify a resident for the Extensive Nursing Service group. A Knowledgeable and Compassionate partner. Hoo0Gw7I18J+-+hLC&QI$[3iB:s]:?\GqA ATc#(R2:nl/?e. ` 0!RJ3t f{ WN"Y@L1+;HXZL@\uB*4c*fi$1( )}hciksm2hn 1cU(YTS46ye&? &JHyBIQ fF PDPM or Patient-Driven Payment Model is the new system, replacing the RUG-IV, for calculating reimbursement by Medicare in the skilled nursing setting. SANE is an acronym that stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. The more comorbidities a patient has, the more medications he or she probably requires. Intermittent Catheterization? 0000006001 00000 n 0000002491 00000 n Ive done that for urban and rural for every state. The idea is that the facility should be paid for the care they are delivering, based on the patients characteristics. One can see from the table above that if comorbidities are missed, the facility could possibly miss out on reimbursement. Updates the ICD-10 mapping used to classify patients under the PDPM framework. PDPM and Non-Therapy Ancillaries The non-therapy ancillary (NTA) part of the patient driven payment model (PDPM) is considered by most people I've talked to as being better than what we're currently doing. Holds on recalibrating the PDPM "parity adjustment" that is designed to ensure budget neutrality under the new model to assist SNFs in meeting the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic until FY 2023. With this component being paid at a 3x rate for 1st 3 days of . The PDPM program has six payment components. 1=BY)#CT 'a7bA(XdHE ? The PDPM Clinical Categories are discussed below. such has bed mobility, transfers in and out of bed, walking in the room, walking in the corridor, locomotion on unit peripheral to the patients room, locomotion off unit which involves areas farther from the patients room such as dining areas, rehabilitation rooms, activity rooms and other administrative offices, toileting, eating, personal hygiene and bathing. However, if a provider chooses to ignore the importance of this MDS item, it will cost them 1 NTA point which could possibly impact their Case Mix Group's CMI. The RUG-IV consists of two case-mix adjusted components: Therapy which is based on volume of services provided and nursing. Under PDPM, long-term care facilities will receive reimbursement based on services that each resident receives. 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CMS identified a list of 50 conditions and extensive services that were associated with increases in NTA costs. CMS identified a list of 50 conditions and extensive services that were associated with increases in NTA costs. They likely need the extra protein because either they have protein malnutrition (can be verified by lab results) or they are "at risk" for protein malnutrition. Next you multiply the case-mix index by the rate, either rural ($74.56) or urban ($78.05). 8cq1o22#|Bm1il,4iw&C|E^F+oq:>_|M\v+iTOigWJ:dCa$Qv_n/q|wCuukk+e';iJB2C &!Ar8c _~r When reviewing the CMI components driving PDPM reimbursement its important to consider the critical role of the Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) score. Everyone Ive talked to agrees the NTA payment is a good idea. As outlined in the SNF PDPM technical report, CMS was looking for the new reimbursement plan to account accurately and appropriately for the increased costs associated with caring for patients with AIDS. Under PDPM, Section GG drives PT and OT, and nursing which affects reimbursement. The RUG-IV consists of two case-mix adjusted components: Therapy which is based on volume of services provided and nursing. At the direction of the attending physician, a patient needs skilled care from and/or under the supervision of a skilled nursing or therapy staff daily. Comorbidities are assigned points based on the cost in care associated with the condition or service, with points ranging from 1 to 8. If the 25% is exceeded, a non-fatal warning will appear on the final validation report during the MDS submission process. For example, if a resident admits and the dietitian notes the BMI is over 40, query the physician to confirm a morbid obesity diagnosis. 0000004542 00000 n ENSURE TO CAPTURE EVERYTHING PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE 5-DAY MDS ASSESSMENT! comorbidities used under PDPM for NTA classification is assigned a certain number of points, between one and eight, based on its relative costliness. Based on that, we can calculate the rate. Coding of these areas will affect the Speech Case Mix Index. Each component has its case mix index to determine the component rate. This simply shows you a starting point. Anyone involved with ICD-10 coding should have ready access to the coding guidelines. Points are added together for all conditions. #2 Diagnosis Status - The diagnosis must have a direct relationship to the resident's current functional status, cognitive status, mood or behavior status, medical treatments, nursing monitoring, or risk of death during the 7-day look-back period. They are assisted by certified nursing assistants (. We earn 2 NTA points if Diabetes is coded in MDS item I2900. You only need one SLP co-morbidity (either in one of those check boxes or listed in I8000) to meet that SLP co-morbidity qualifier. The patients functional score which is coded on Section GG of the MDS form is derived by assessing the patients usual self-performance in the ADL task areas during the first three days of facility stay. Incorporate NTA identification into the daily clinical meeting as it is ever important to identify when a change in condition or services takes place. It is highly recommended for the MDS nurse to make calculations which can determine the highest acceptable reimbursement rate for the facility. There are two look back periods that must be met when coding conditions on the MDS: #1 Diagnosis Identification - Documented by the physician or physician extender within the last 60 days. ANOVA Rural versus Urban NTA case-mix (click to enlarge). All about coding rehabilitation for joint replacements: Its important to know the reason for the joint replacement since coding a joint replacement due to a fracture is different than when a joint replacement is due to an elective surgery. In this post Im going to take a deeper look at it and calculate the average NTA payment by state and facility. Lets breakdown the PDPM model to better understand how reimbursement is determined. Sometimes the code may be a qualifier for other PDPM components, sometimes it won't be. If you have an idea lets discuss! %PDF-1.4 % Of importance to note is the condition of HIV/AIDS under the NTA component. Yes, you can, just not in I0020B. This NTA CMI is added to the other components to calculate the total reimbursement for the patient. Note that for the first 3 days of the stay you get 3 times the rate shown on the map. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Share our insider knowledge and tips! It especially packs a heavy punch when considering that the NTA per diem rate is tripled for the first three days of the stay. Custodial care does not require the assistance of a licensed staff. %%EOF RUG-IV vs Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Prior to October 1, 2019, all SNFs which participate under the Medicare program are paid under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). How can a facility ensure that they are not leaving money on the table due to under-coded NTAs? Reimbursement for these services is covered under the. 0000005276 00000 n [|Qc\0aXjK@ EdO4&_? (Note that this map is showing ONLY the NTA rate. To assist stakeholders in understanding the potential impacts of the proposed PDPM, we are providing a provider-specific impact analysis file, which details the estimated . ! |Pa(E8BNJA!-tUiX%:h~GJ?J.H% kZ*qyXjBy@C(zHhzQhhlL2cO`.$p6_[3R^IrHrr6#eq7**2uWytb$HyZi[F2_ GBM*.`k@/9cO9R*^fo_MOK6_xg,eM'jv}5E|SWNH0$z|.WL7y9 ;4H*h;H8H"*RW l? Determinants of payment are based on the patients characteristics assigned to six components: Patients are assigned to classification groups known as RUG Classification Groups based on various characteristics of patients and the intensity of therapy services provided. (2019) Fact Sheet: NTA Comorbidity Score https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/SNFPPS/Downloads/PDPM_Fact_Sheet_NTAComorbidityScoring_v2_508.pdf, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.