I work in a hospital based SNF and the biller's frequently need to d/c and re-admit so they can keep the charges straight. When this happens I just make a note explaining the situation. I have not a problem with this. Michelle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Russo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Org" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 10:47 AM Subject: Med A Resident in ER over midnight - Billing coding
> I have a Med A resident out to ER over a midnight returned at 4 am that > morning. For MDS I know that I do not do a dc tracking or reentry tracking > and I just bump the days. My biller is discharging her and readmitting her > in her system. Is that right? I just wanted to be sure. If that is correct, > when does the biller do a medical LOA coding if ever? > Thanks in advance! > Jennifer Russo > > > /---------------------------------------------------------- > 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 > -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- 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 -----------------------------------------------------------/
