the 8 (OMRA) was only coded because of the instruction in the manual, and to indicate it is a Medicare assessment.. The real reason for the assessment was an off-cycle SCSA, for he actually had an improvement in pain management and ability to tolerate & cooperate with therapy again, so was picked up by therapy.
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--- Begin Message ---Was this assessment truly an OMRA also? Was the ARD no sooner than 8 and no longer than 10 days after all therapy ended? If you just coded AA8b as 8 because it was an off-cycle Significant Change assessment then the HIPPS would be 30, which represents an off-cycle SCSA even though you entered the 8 in AA8b as the manual requires on page 2-39. Just want to make sure that we have been understanding exactly what you have been asking. Coding the 8 in AA8b when it is not an OMRA assessment is only done when it is an off-cycle SCSA. Hope this did not confuse the issue, just wasn't clear./---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
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From: Joyce Nicholson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Nov 6, 2003 11:17 AM
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Subject: HIPPS code--off cycle comvbined MDS
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