The Cert/Recert form is not based on benefit perod. You start a new one with each readmit.
MDSNancy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
MDSNancy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Oh dear! I have always started over again with another 5 and 14day medicare cert form whenever a resident has gone out to the hospital and returned! What is correct? If I only have to do it for each "benefit period" that would certainly be easier that starting all over again with each admission. Which way should it be done?Thanks,
Jennifer Russo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Maybe I missed the answer to this string but it is a good question
Do we start a new certification form (I use the Briggs form) for every
readmission from the hospital? I was told at a seminar years back that each
certification form (initial, day 14, 44 and 74) is for a benefit period. I
have just been adjusting due dates for day 44 and 74 if they are out to the
hospital in between. I have never had any complaint from my Fiscal
Intermediary.
Any suggestions from the experts?
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Russo
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