Re: HIPPS code--off cycle comvbined MDS

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In a message dated 11/6/2003 11:33:14 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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. OH, that makes a big difference.  The HIPPS would be 30.   Ron