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Posted on October 2, 2013 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
The most recent revisions to the Resident Assessment Instrument (“RAI”) User’s Manual became effective yesterday for all assessments with an assessment date on or after October 1. The significant portion of the revisions addresses changes to therapy coding and swallowing and nutrition. READ MORE
Posted on October 10, 2011 in Long-Term Care, Home Health & Hospice
Written by: Bufford, David W.
Effective October 1, new PPS rules for fiscal year 2012 require nursing homes to diligently review claims prior to submission. As previously discussed, significant cuts in SNF reimbursement are aimed mostly at therapy services. SNFs submitting claims under the previous rules can expect high rates of denials and rejections. Even facilities billing under the new... READ MORE
